Living in North Yarmouth, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Yarmouth · Census data 2020–2024
North Yarmouth has 4,240 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $129,267 (73% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $496,500, the median rent is $1,708/month.
North Yarmouth at a glance
- Population
- 4,240
- Median age
- 47.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $129,267State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $496,500State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,708/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Yarmouth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Yarmouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Yarmouth the median home value is $496,500, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,708 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,561 a month in housing costs.
North Yarmouth median household income
The median household income in North Yarmouth is $129,267 and the income per person is $64,608. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in North Yarmouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,612
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.73
North Yarmouth demographics
- Population
- 4,240
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 1,549
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Yarmouth ›
Education in North Yarmouth
53.4% of adults 25 and older in North Yarmouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Yarmouth
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
North Yarmouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Yarmouth | 4,240 | $129,267 | $496,500 | $1,708 |
| Cumberland Center | 2,790 | $170,125 | $539,500 | — |
| Cumberland | 8,647 | $173,894 | $616,800 | $2,143 |
| Pownal | 1,696 | $104,333 | $436,800 | $981 |
| Yarmouth | 9,053 | $110,216 | $639,700 | $1,693 |
| Falmouth | 12,755 | $150,919 | $767,500 | $2,120 |
| Gray | 8,429 | $95,236 | $363,700 | $1,371 |
| Freeport | 8,802 | $107,326 | $508,400 | $1,439 |
| Cousins Island | 658 | $180,625 | $658,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Yarmouth, ME?
The median household income in North Yarmouth is $129,267, 73% higher 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 Yarmouth?
The median home value in North Yarmouth is $496,500, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in North Yarmouth?
The median gross rent in North Yarmouth is $1,708 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is North Yarmouth, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 67% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in North Yarmouth?
The median age in North Yarmouth is 47.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in North Yarmouth?
The average commute to work in North Yarmouth is 27 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Yarmouth?
The unemployment rate in North Yarmouth is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Yarmouth?
53.4% of adults in North Yarmouth 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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