Living in New Canada, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Canada · Census data 2020–2024
New Canada has 449 residents with a median age of 27.4. The median household income is $68,750 (8% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $210,300.
New Canada is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Canada at a glance
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 27.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $68,750State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $210,300State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is New Canada a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Canada
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Canada the median home value is $210,300, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.
New Canada median household income
The median household income in New Canada is $68,750 and the income per person is $27,493. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in New Canada: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 156
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.14
New Canada demographics
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 27.4
- Under 18
- 43.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 143
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Canada ›
Education in New Canada
12% of adults 25 and older in New Canada have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Canada
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
New Canada vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Canada | 449 | $68,750 | $210,300 | — |
| Fort Kent | 4,150 | $56,270 | $160,700 | $926 |
| Wallagrass | 514 | $48,833 | $194,900 | $932 |
| Frenchville | 971 | $55,461 | $137,300 | $545 |
| St. Agatha | 842 | $75,417 | $187,500 | $435 |
| Eagle Lake | 570 | $60,208 | $221,200 | $508 |
| St. John | 180 | $51,875 | $170,800 | $667 |
| Madawaska | 3,853 | $56,818 | $156,300 | $635 |
| Winterville | 248 | $47,500 | $204,100 | — |
More for people moving to New Canada
New Canada ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in New Canada: FAQ
What is the median household income in New Canada, ME?
The median household income in New Canada is $68,750, 8% lower 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 New Canada?
The median home value in New Canada is $210,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is New Canada, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in New Canada?
The median age in New Canada is 27.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in New Canada?
The average commute to work in New Canada is 28 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Canada?
The unemployment rate in New Canada is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Canada?
12% of adults in New Canada 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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