Living in Naples, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Naples · Census data 2020–2024
Naples has 3,985 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $78,188 (5% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $340,100, the median rent is $1,941/month.
Naples at a glance
- Population
- 3,985
- Median age
- 49.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $78,188State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $340,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,941/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Naples a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Naples
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Naples the median home value is $340,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,941 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,801 a month in housing costs.
Naples median household income
The median household income in Naples is $78,188 and the income per person is $48,361. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Naples: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,360
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 39.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.97
39.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Naples has many vacation and second homes.
Naples demographics
- Population
- 3,985
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 2,021
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Naples ›
Education in Naples
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Naples have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Naples
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.2%
Naples vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 3,985 | $78,188 | $340,100 | $1,941 |
| Sebago | 2,073 | $78,438 | $298,000 | $1,533 |
| Casco | 3,696 | $69,313 | $355,500 | $1,395 |
| Bridgton | 5,642 | $77,500 | $316,600 | $1,188 |
| Denmark | 1,054 | $64,167 | $250,000 | $1,409 |
| Harrison | 2,513 | $56,938 | $249,300 | $885 |
| Otisfield | 1,951 | $84,271 | $317,200 | $1,300 |
| Raymond | 4,610 | $88,194 | $395,800 | $965 |
| Baldwin | 1,170 | $68,045 | $263,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Naples, ME?
The median household income in Naples is $78,188, 5% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Naples?
The median home value in Naples is $340,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Naples?
The median gross rent in Naples is $1,941 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Naples, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Naples?
The median age in Naples is 49.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Naples?
The average commute to work in Naples is 38 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Naples?
The unemployment rate in Naples is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Naples?
37.9% of adults in Naples have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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