Living in Ogunquit, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ogunquit · Census data 2020–2024
Ogunquit has 1,379 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $114,259 (53% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $875,700.
Ogunquit is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ogunquit at a glance
- Population
- 1,379
- Median age
- 62.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $114,259State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $875,700State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ogunquit a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 195% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ogunquit
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ogunquit the median home value is $875,700, 163% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,278 a month in housing costs.
Ogunquit median household income
The median household income in Ogunquit is $114,259 and the income per person is $100,087. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Ogunquit: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,093
- Owner-occupied
- 94.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.7%
- Vacant
- 68.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.07
68.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ogunquit has many vacation and second homes.
Ogunquit demographics
- Population
- 1,379
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 5.7%
- 65 and older
- 43.6%
- Households
- 666
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ogunquit ›
Education in Ogunquit
63.5% of adults 25 and older in Ogunquit have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ogunquit
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 43.3%
- Drive alone
- 53.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Ogunquit vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogunquit | 1,379 | $114,259 | $875,700 | — |
| Cape Neddick | 2,453 | $108,412 | $684,400 | $1,750 |
| York | 13,986 | $121,250 | $636,400 | $1,490 |
| Wells | 11,713 | $88,024 | $485,300 | $1,350 |
| York Harbor | 4,240 | $100,625 | $627,700 | $1,322 |
| South Berwick | 7,670 | $99,572 | $428,300 | $1,726 |
| Kennebunk | 11,820 | $107,804 | $487,700 | $1,425 |
| Kittery Point | 935 | $141,086 | $481,700 | $1,791 |
| Eliot | 7,146 | $101,522 | $498,900 | $1,948 |
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What is the median household income in Ogunquit, ME?
The median household income in Ogunquit is $114,259, 53% 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 Ogunquit?
The median home value in Ogunquit is $875,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Ogunquit, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 195% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Ogunquit?
The median age in Ogunquit is 62.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Ogunquit?
The average commute to work in Ogunquit is 26 minutes; 43.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ogunquit?
The unemployment rate in Ogunquit is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ogunquit?
63.5% of adults in Ogunquit 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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