Living in Newry, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newry · Census data 2020–2024
Newry has 177 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $67,000 (10% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $307,700, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Newry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newry at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 61.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $67,000State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $307,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Newry a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Maine median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newry the median home value is $307,700, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,232 a month in housing costs.
Newry median household income
The median household income in Newry is $67,000 and the income per person is $40,825. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Newry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,412
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 94.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.27
94.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Newry has many vacation and second homes.
Newry demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 42.4%
- Households
- 78
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newry ›
Education in Newry
37.8% of adults 25 and older in Newry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newry
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Newry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newry | 177 | $67,000 | $307,700 | $1,125 |
| Hanover | 276 | $55,417 | $334,500 | — |
| Andover | 679 | $49,922 | $168,300 | — |
| Bethel | 2,617 | $58,929 | $344,900 | $864 |
| Gilead | 187 | $42,344 | $235,000 | $993 |
| Rumford | 5,942 | $38,403 | $127,700 | $803 |
| Shelburne | 530 | $93,125 | $280,200 | $1,130 |
| Greenwood | 781 | $76,146 | $228,700 | $1,263 |
| Roxbury | 352 | $51,667 | $105,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Newry, ME?
The median household income in Newry is $67,000, 10% 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 Newry?
The median home value in Newry is $307,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Newry?
The median gross rent in Newry is $1,125 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Newry, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Maine median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
What is the median age in Newry?
The median age in Newry is 61.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Newry?
The average commute to work in Newry is 25 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newry?
The unemployment rate in Newry is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newry?
37.8% of adults in Newry 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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