Living in Orono, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orono · Census data 2020–2024
Orono has 11,902 residents with a median age of 21.8. The median household income is $61,528 (18% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $272,600, the median rent is $1,255/month.
Orono at a glance
- Population
- 11,902
- Median age
- 21.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $61,528State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $272,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,255/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.8%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Orono a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Orono
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orono the median home value is $272,600, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,255 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,771 a month in housing costs.
Orono median household income
The median household income in Orono is $61,528 and the income per person is $28,271. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Orono: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,633
- Owner-occupied
- 46.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.4%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.37
Orono demographics
- Population
- 11,902
- Median age
- 21.8
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 3,308
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orono ›
Education in Orono
66.8% of adults 25 and older in Orono have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 39.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orono
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 60%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 17.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Orono vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orono | 11,902 | $61,528 | $272,600 | $1,255 |
| Veazie | 1,847 | $78,229 | $293,100 | $1,095 |
| Bangor | 31,938 | $59,942 | $219,600 | $1,055 |
| Old Town | 7,470 | $51,585 | $208,100 | $989 |
| Glenburn | 4,737 | $97,474 | $276,900 | $1,143 |
| Eddington | 2,223 | $75,350 | $268,000 | $1,127 |
| Brewer | 9,652 | $66,613 | $245,300 | $1,086 |
| Holden | 3,352 | $92,200 | $289,400 | — |
| Bradley | 1,645 | $76,667 | $201,800 | $1,088 |
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What is the median household income in Orono, ME?
The median household income in Orono is $61,528, 18% 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 Orono?
The median home value in Orono is $272,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Orono?
The median gross rent in Orono is $1,255 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Orono, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Orono?
The median age in Orono is 21.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Orono?
The average commute to work in Orono is 15 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orono?
The unemployment rate in Orono is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orono?
66.8% of adults in Orono 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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