Living in Orrington, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orrington · Census data 2020–2024
Orrington has 3,853 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $94,556 (27% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $309,000, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Orrington at a glance
- Population
- 3,853
- Median age
- 49.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $94,556State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $309,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Orrington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Orrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orrington the median home value is $309,000, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,029 a month in housing costs.
Orrington median household income
The median household income in Orrington is $94,556 and the income per person is $55,390. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Orrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,754
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.35
Orrington demographics
- Population
- 3,853
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 1,639
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orrington ›
Education in Orrington
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Orrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orrington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Orrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orrington | 3,853 | $94,556 | $309,000 | $1,167 |
| Bucksport | 5,016 | $64,720 | $252,300 | $882 |
| Holden | 3,352 | $92,200 | $289,400 | — |
| Hampden | 7,896 | $111,959 | $301,300 | $1,286 |
| Brewer | 9,652 | $66,613 | $245,300 | $1,086 |
| Winterport | 3,850 | $98,333 | $283,000 | — |
| Orland | 1,915 | $69,348 | $277,100 | $1,149 |
| Bangor | 31,938 | $59,942 | $219,600 | $1,055 |
| Dedham | 1,656 | $111,442 | $356,400 | $1,422 |
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What is the median household income in Orrington, ME?
The median household income in Orrington is $94,556, 27% 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 Orrington?
The median home value in Orrington is $309,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Orrington?
The median gross rent in Orrington is $1,167 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Orrington, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Orrington?
The median age in Orrington is 49.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Orrington?
The average commute to work in Orrington is 21 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orrington?
The unemployment rate in Orrington is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orrington?
44.3% of adults in Orrington 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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