Living in Roque Bluffs, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roque Bluffs · Census data 2020–2024
Roque Bluffs has 369 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $89,375 (20% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $290,300, the median rent is $950/month.
Roque Bluffs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roque Bluffs at a glance
- Population
- 369
- Median age
- 51.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $89,375State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $290,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Roque Bluffs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Maine median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Roque Bluffs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roque Bluffs the median home value is $290,300, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
Roque Bluffs median household income
The median household income in Roque Bluffs is $89,375 and the income per person is $44,679. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Roque Bluffs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 47.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.64
47.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Roque Bluffs has many vacation and second homes.
Roque Bluffs demographics
- Population
- 369
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 140
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 13.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roque Bluffs ›
Education in Roque Bluffs
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Roque Bluffs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roque Bluffs
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Roque Bluffs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roque Bluffs | 369 | $89,375 | $290,300 | $950 |
| Jonesport | 1,166 | $67,500 | $142,000 | $1,000 |
| Machiasport | 1,016 | $60,000 | $177,100 | $1,053 |
| Machias | 2,020 | $34,375 | $141,300 | $692 |
| Jonesboro | 570 | $63,750 | $151,400 | $1,081 |
| Jonesport | 571 | $68,750 | $176,600 | — |
| Marshfield | 499 | $62,500 | $191,900 | — |
| Whitneyville | 170 | $55,938 | $118,800 | — |
| East Machias | 1,223 | $57,589 | $210,800 | $907 |
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What is the median household income in Roque Bluffs, ME?
The median household income in Roque Bluffs is $89,375, 20% 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 Roque Bluffs?
The median home value in Roque Bluffs is $290,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Roque Bluffs?
The median gross rent in Roque Bluffs is $950 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Roque Bluffs, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Maine median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Roque Bluffs?
The median age in Roque Bluffs is 51.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Roque Bluffs?
The average commute to work in Roque Bluffs is 17 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roque Bluffs?
The unemployment rate in Roque Bluffs is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roque Bluffs?
39.1% of adults in Roque Bluffs 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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