Living in Otisfield, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Otisfield · Census data 2020–2024
Otisfield has 1,951 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $84,271 (13% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $317,200, the median rent is $1,300/month.
Otisfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,951
- Median age
- 56.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $84,271State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $317,200State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,300/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Otisfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Otisfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Otisfield the median home value is $317,200, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, which is 39.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,440 a month in housing costs.
Otisfield median household income
The median household income in Otisfield is $84,271 and the income per person is $40,098. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Otisfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,272
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 38.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.48
38.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Otisfield has many vacation and second homes.
Otisfield demographics
- Population
- 1,951
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 783
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Otisfield ›
Education in Otisfield
31% of adults 25 and older in Otisfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Otisfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Otisfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otisfield | 1,951 | $84,271 | $317,200 | $1,300 |
| Harrison | 2,513 | $56,938 | $249,300 | $885 |
| Oxford | 4,333 | $58,571 | $194,200 | $977 |
| Mechanic Falls | 3,134 | $69,914 | $270,900 | $1,076 |
| Poland | 5,954 | $85,557 | $283,600 | $1,198 |
| South Paris | 2,210 | $55,074 | $219,700 | $528 |
| Naples | 3,985 | $78,188 | $340,100 | $1,941 |
| Casco | 3,696 | $69,313 | $355,500 | $1,395 |
| Norway | 5,228 | $54,342 | $215,800 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in Otisfield, ME?
The median household income in Otisfield is $84,271, 13% 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 Otisfield?
The median home value in Otisfield is $317,200, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Otisfield?
The median gross rent in Otisfield is $1,300 per month, about 39.4% of household income.
Is Otisfield, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Otisfield?
The median age in Otisfield is 56.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Otisfield?
The average commute to work in Otisfield is 33 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Otisfield?
The unemployment rate in Otisfield is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Otisfield?
31% of adults in Otisfield 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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