Living in Newburgh, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newburgh · Census data 2020–2024
Newburgh has 1,475 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $76,750 (about the same as the Maine median), the median home value is $244,600, the median rent is $950/month.
Newburgh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newburgh at a glance
- Population
- 1,475
- Median age
- 45.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $76,750State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $244,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Newburgh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newburgh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newburgh the median home value is $244,600, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,692 a month in housing costs.
Newburgh median household income
The median household income in Newburgh is $76,750 and the income per person is $40,232. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Newburgh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 667
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.37
Newburgh demographics
- Population
- 1,475
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 622
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newburgh ›
Education in Newburgh
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Newburgh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newburgh
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Newburgh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh | 1,475 | $76,750 | $244,600 | $950 |
| Winterport | 3,850 | $98,333 | $283,000 | — |
| Dixmont | 1,207 | $75,952 | $190,700 | $1,348 |
| Carmel | 2,941 | $82,188 | $256,800 | $1,276 |
| Hampden | 7,896 | $111,959 | $301,300 | $1,286 |
| Etna | 1,252 | $72,379 | $183,000 | — |
| Monroe | 1,001 | $81,300 | $220,300 | $1,165 |
| Frankfort | 1,098 | $80,000 | $211,300 | $850 |
| Jackson | 567 | $75,167 | $231,500 | $629 |
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What is the median household income in Newburgh, ME?
The median household income in Newburgh is $76,750, about the same as 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 Newburgh?
The median home value in Newburgh is $244,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Newburgh?
The median gross rent in Newburgh is $950 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Newburgh, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in Newburgh?
The median age in Newburgh is 45.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Newburgh?
The average commute to work in Newburgh is 30 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newburgh?
The unemployment rate in Newburgh is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newburgh?
29.9% of adults in Newburgh 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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