Living in Scarborough, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Scarborough · Census data 2020–2024
Scarborough has 23,215 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $133,558 (79% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $551,900, the median rent is $1,956/month.
Scarborough at a glance
- Population
- 23,215
- Median age
- 48.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $133,558State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $551,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,956/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Scarborough a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 79% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Scarborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Scarborough the median home value is $551,900, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,956 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,681 a month in housing costs.
Scarborough median household income
The median household income in Scarborough is $133,558 and the income per person is $70,379. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Scarborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,097
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.29
Scarborough demographics
- Population
- 23,215
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 9,972
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Scarborough ›
Education in Scarborough
57.7% of adults 25 and older in Scarborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Scarborough
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Drive alone
- 62.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Scarborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | 23,215 | $133,558 | $551,900 | $1,956 |
| Oak Hill | 5,631 | $97,610 | $429,100 | $1,743 |
| Dunstan | 2,363 | $91,067 | $539,000 | $1,770 |
| Old Orchard Beach | 9,244 | $60,050 | $366,600 | $1,246 |
| South Portland | 26,930 | $86,838 | $441,200 | $1,812 |
| Saco | 20,819 | $92,241 | $413,100 | $1,249 |
| Cape Elizabeth | 9,606 | $145,821 | $731,600 | $2,185 |
| Portland | 68,854 | $79,540 | $489,600 | $1,577 |
| Westbrook | 20,775 | $85,038 | $383,300 | $1,392 |
More for people moving to Scarborough
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What is the median household income in Scarborough, ME?
The median household income in Scarborough is $133,558, 79% 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 Scarborough?
The median home value in Scarborough is $551,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Scarborough?
The median gross rent in Scarborough is $1,956 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Scarborough, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 79% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Scarborough?
The median age in Scarborough is 48.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Scarborough?
The average commute to work in Scarborough is 19 minutes; 24.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Scarborough?
The unemployment rate in Scarborough is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Scarborough?
57.7% of adults in Scarborough 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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