Living in Rangeley, Maine

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rangeley · Census data 2020–2024

Rangeley has 81 residents with a median age of 80.3. .

Rangeley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Rangeley at a glance

Population
81
Median age
80.3State: 44.8
Homeowners
67.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%

Is Rangeley a good place to live?

Cons: Unemployment of 100%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Rangeley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
475
Owner-occupied
67.4%
Renter-occupied
32.6%
Vacant
90.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
1.76

90.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rangeley has many vacation and second homes.

Rangeley demographics

Population
81
Median age
80.3
Under 18
0%
65 and older
100%
Households
46
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
23.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rangeley ›

Education in Rangeley

32.1% of adults 25 and older in Rangeley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Rangeley32.1%
Maine36.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Rangeley

Unemployment rate
100%State: 3.8%
Average commute
—State: 25 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
100%

Rangeley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Rangeley81———
Rangeley792$58,243$424,700$671
Dallas220$77,500——
Byron174$90,417$122,700—
Roxbury352$51,667$105,800—
Phillips1,094$45,385$190,800$483
Weld459$62,083$268,600—
Avon359$63,125$141,700$465
Andover679$49,922$168,300—

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Living in Rangeley: FAQ

Is Rangeley, ME a good place to live?

Minuses: unemployment of 100%.

What is the median age in Rangeley?

The median age in Rangeley is 80.3 years (Maine: 44.8).

What is the unemployment rate in Rangeley?

The unemployment rate in Rangeley is 100% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Rangeley?

32.1% of adults in Rangeley 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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