Living in Reed, Maine

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

Reed has 105 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $37,250 (50% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $109,600.

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

Reed at a glance

Population
105
Median age
55State: 44.8
Median household income
$37,250State: $74,733
Median home value
$109,600State: $296,600
Homeowners
80%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
Average commute
54 min

Is Reed a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%.

Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 54 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Reed

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reed the median home value is $109,600, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Reed$109,600
Maine$296,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Maine$1,139
United States$1,413

Reed median household income

The median household income in Reed is $37,250 and the income per person is $40,801. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).

Median household income

Reed$37,250
Maine$74,733
United States$80,734

Housing in Reed: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
85
Owner-occupied
80%
Renter-occupied
20%
Vacant
35.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
1.91

35.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Reed has many vacation and second homes.

Reed demographics

Population
105
Median age
55
Under 18
2.9%
65 and older
24.8%
Households
55
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.1%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Reed

5.5% of adults 25 and older in Reed have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Reed5.5%
Maine36.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Reed

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.8%
Average commute
54 minState: 25 min
Work from home
9.1%
Drive alone
87.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3%
Homes with broadband
90.9%

Reed vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Reed105$37,250$109,600—
Weston275$58,942$171,700—
Danforth666$48,125$89,900$629
Mattawamkeag698$45,000$104,200$488
Sherman947$49,444$115,200$672
Medway996$55,982$100,400$825
Winn287$36,333$95,600$850
Amity395$65,000$155,000—
Carroll134$24,643$83,500—

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Living in Reed: FAQ

What is the median household income in Reed, ME?

The median household income in Reed is $37,250, 50% lower 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 Reed?

The median home value in Reed is $109,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.

Is Reed, ME a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 54 minutes.

What is the median age in Reed?

The median age in Reed is 55 years (Maine: 44.8).

How long is the commute in Reed?

The average commute to work in Reed is 54 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Reed?

The unemployment rate in Reed is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Reed?

5.5% of adults in Reed 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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