Living in Shapleigh, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shapleigh · Census data 2020–2024
Shapleigh has 2,976 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $88,140 (18% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $356,000, the median rent is $1,349/month.
Shapleigh at a glance
- Population
- 2,976
- Median age
- 46.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $88,140State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $356,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,349/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 95.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Shapleigh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shapleigh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shapleigh the median home value is $356,000, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,349 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,785 a month in housing costs.
Shapleigh median household income
The median household income in Shapleigh is $88,140 and the income per person is $48,135. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Shapleigh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,060
- Owner-occupied
- 95.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.6%
- Vacant
- 44.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.62
44.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Shapleigh has many vacation and second homes.
Shapleigh demographics
- Population
- 2,976
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 1,136
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shapleigh ›
Education in Shapleigh
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Shapleigh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shapleigh
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Shapleigh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shapleigh | 2,976 | $88,140 | $356,000 | $1,349 |
| Acton | 2,721 | $78,750 | $334,300 | — |
| Newfield | 1,580 | $57,188 | $318,100 | — |
| Waterboro | 8,055 | $89,392 | $297,000 | $1,200 |
| Alfred | 3,125 | $82,321 | $342,300 | $1,035 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 3,322 | $98,654 | $267,300 | $2,288 |
| Wakefield | 5,405 | $100,976 | $322,800 | $1,375 |
| Limerick | 3,400 | $101,172 | $269,400 | $1,758 |
| Sanford | 22,247 | $72,524 | $280,200 | $1,152 |
More for people moving to Shapleigh
Shapleigh ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Shapleigh: FAQ
What is the median household income in Shapleigh, ME?
The median household income in Shapleigh is $88,140, 18% 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 Shapleigh?
The median home value in Shapleigh is $356,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Shapleigh?
The median gross rent in Shapleigh is $1,349 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Shapleigh, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Shapleigh?
The median age in Shapleigh is 46.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Shapleigh?
The average commute to work in Shapleigh is 33 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shapleigh?
The unemployment rate in Shapleigh is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shapleigh?
29.7% of adults in Shapleigh 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.
Last updated: