Living in Owls Head, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Owls Head · Census data 2020–2024
Owls Head has 1,482 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $87,325 (17% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $413,300, the median rent is $1,191/month.
Owls Head is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Owls Head at a glance
- Population
- 1,482
- Median age
- 52.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $87,325State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $413,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,191/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Owls Head a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Owls Head
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Owls Head the median home value is $413,300, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month, which is 20.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,708 a month in housing costs.
Owls Head median household income
The median household income in Owls Head is $87,325 and the income per person is $55,125. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Owls Head: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,050
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 36.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.14
36.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Owls Head has many vacation and second homes.
Owls Head demographics
- Population
- 1,482
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 669
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Owls Head ›
Education in Owls Head
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Owls Head have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Owls Head
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Owls Head vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owls Head | 1,482 | $87,325 | $413,300 | $1,191 |
| Rockland | 7,035 | $56,533 | $245,800 | $1,092 |
| South Thomaston | 1,381 | $86,838 | $341,300 | $925 |
| Rockport | 3,675 | $86,979 | $469,000 | $1,194 |
| Thomaston | 2,769 | $56,435 | $271,700 | $1,262 |
| North Haven | 480 | $87,500 | $440,200 | $913 |
| Camden | 5,242 | $82,344 | $520,600 | $1,269 |
| Warren | 4,932 | $74,616 | $232,700 | $1,125 |
| Cushing | 1,460 | $83,500 | $409,800 | $1,553 |
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What is the median household income in Owls Head, ME?
The median household income in Owls Head is $87,325, 17% 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 Owls Head?
The median home value in Owls Head is $413,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Owls Head?
The median gross rent in Owls Head is $1,191 per month, about 20.2% of household income.
Is Owls Head, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
What is the median age in Owls Head?
The median age in Owls Head is 52.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Owls Head?
The average commute to work in Owls Head is 16 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Owls Head?
The unemployment rate in Owls Head is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Owls Head?
39.4% of adults in Owls Head 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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