Living in Poland, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poland · Census data 2020–2024
Poland has 5,954 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $85,557 (14% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $283,600, the median rent is $1,198/month.
Poland at a glance
- Population
- 5,954
- Median age
- 44.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $85,557State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $283,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,198/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Poland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Maine median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Poland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poland the median home value is $283,600, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month, which is 41.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,833 a month in housing costs.
Poland median household income
The median household income in Poland is $85,557 and the income per person is $39,454. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Poland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,995
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.35
Poland demographics
- Population
- 5,954
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 2,485
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poland ›
Education in Poland
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Poland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poland
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Poland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 5,954 | $85,557 | $283,600 | $1,198 |
| Mechanic Falls | 3,134 | $69,914 | $270,900 | $1,076 |
| Minot | 2,794 | $95,655 | $294,900 | $878 |
| Auburn | 24,602 | $66,647 | $282,000 | $1,041 |
| Oxford | 4,333 | $58,571 | $194,200 | $977 |
| New Gloucester | 5,766 | $108,797 | $357,100 | $1,150 |
| Otisfield | 1,951 | $84,271 | $317,200 | $1,300 |
| Casco | 3,696 | $69,313 | $355,500 | $1,395 |
| Raymond | 4,610 | $88,194 | $395,800 | $965 |
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What is the median household income in Poland, ME?
The median household income in Poland is $85,557, 14% 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 Poland?
The median home value in Poland is $283,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Poland?
The median gross rent in Poland is $1,198 per month, about 41.7% of household income.
Is Poland, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Maine median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Poland?
The median age in Poland is 44.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Poland?
The average commute to work in Poland is 28 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poland?
The unemployment rate in Poland is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poland?
23.8% of adults in Poland 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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