Living in North Anson, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Anson · Census data 2020–2024
North Anson has 445 residents with a median age of 51. The median household income is $60,298 (19% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $143,200.
North Anson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Anson at a glance
- Population
- 445
- Median age
- 51State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $60,298State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $143,200State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 76.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is North Anson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Maine median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Anson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Anson the median home value is $143,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
North Anson median household income
The median household income in North Anson is $60,298 and the income per person is $41,964. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in North Anson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 321
- Owner-occupied
- 76.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.3%
- Vacant
- 23.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.80
North Anson demographics
- Population
- 445
- Median age
- 51
- Under 18
- 3.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.3%
- Households
- 245
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Anson ›
Education in North Anson
3.6% of adults 25 and older in North Anson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Anson
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 97.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
North Anson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Anson | 445 | $60,298 | $143,200 | — |
| Anson | 2,331 | $52,474 | $117,800 | $928 |
| Embden | 995 | $56,875 | $173,400 | — |
| Madison | 4,782 | $61,747 | $187,600 | $906 |
| Solon | 963 | $69,205 | $183,600 | $915 |
| New Portland | 686 | $74,375 | $176,000 | $337 |
| Starks | 556 | $63,500 | $148,500 | $1,063 |
| Norridgewock | 3,288 | $61,579 | $151,900 | $1,063 |
| New Vineyard | 607 | $61,806 | $190,000 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in North Anson, ME?
The median household income in North Anson is $60,298, 19% 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 North Anson?
The median home value in North Anson is $143,200, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is North Anson, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Maine median.
What is the median age in North Anson?
The median age in North Anson is 51 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in North Anson?
The average commute to work in North Anson is 18 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Anson?
The unemployment rate in North Anson is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Anson?
3.6% of adults in North Anson 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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