Living in New Limerick, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Limerick · Census data 2020–2024
New Limerick has 372 residents with a median age of 58.3. The median household income is $53,810 (28% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $196,900, the median rent is $775/month.
New Limerick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Limerick at a glance
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 58.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $53,810State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $196,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is New Limerick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Limerick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Limerick the median home value is $196,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
New Limerick median household income
The median household income in New Limerick is $53,810 and the income per person is $37,714. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in New Limerick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 329
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 45.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.07
45.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that New Limerick has many vacation and second homes.
New Limerick demographics
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 58.3
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 37.1%
- Households
- 180
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Limerick ›
Education in New Limerick
18.9% of adults 25 and older in New Limerick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Limerick
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
New Limerick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Limerick | 372 | $53,810 | $196,900 | $775 |
| Ludlow | 444 | $62,500 | $133,900 | $988 |
| Linneus | 1,226 | $65,114 | $144,200 | — |
| Houlton | 6,056 | $61,058 | $137,000 | $785 |
| Smyrna | 380 | $57,750 | $117,100 | $425 |
| Oakfield | 629 | $46,378 | $144,300 | $592 |
| Hodgdon | 1,428 | $54,519 | $159,300 | $695 |
| Littleton | 887 | $74,219 | $159,800 | — |
| Dyer Brook | 275 | $73,409 | $135,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in New Limerick, ME?
The median household income in New Limerick is $53,810, 28% 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 Limerick?
The median home value in New Limerick is $196,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in New Limerick?
The median gross rent in New Limerick is $775 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is New Limerick, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in New Limerick?
The median age in New Limerick is 58.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in New Limerick?
The average commute to work in New Limerick is 17 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Limerick?
The unemployment rate in New Limerick is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Limerick?
18.9% of adults in New Limerick 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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