Living in South Bristol, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Bristol · Census data 2020–2024
South Bristol has 1,069 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $69,211 (7% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $469,200, the median rent is $1,347/month.
South Bristol is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Bristol at a glance
- Population
- 1,069
- Median age
- 46.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $69,211State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $469,200State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,347/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is South Bristol a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Maine median; home values 58% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Bristol
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Bristol the median home value is $469,200, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,347 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,115 a month in housing costs.
South Bristol median household income
The median household income in South Bristol is $69,211 and the income per person is $51,583. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in South Bristol: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,058
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 54.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.92
54.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Bristol has many vacation and second homes.
South Bristol demographics
- Population
- 1,069
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 486
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Bristol ›
Education in South Bristol
62% of adults 25 and older in South Bristol have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 38.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Bristol
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
South Bristol vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol | 1,069 | $69,211 | $469,200 | $1,347 |
| Bristol | 2,917 | $100,750 | $406,400 | $1,051 |
| Boothbay Harbor | 2,096 | $62,800 | $400,600 | $1,058 |
| Edgecomb | 1,251 | $108,750 | $348,400 | — |
| Southport | 550 | $89,000 | $495,800 | $1,094 |
| Westport Island | 835 | $87,564 | $351,700 | $1,250 |
| Boothbay | 3,102 | $60,320 | $342,100 | $1,147 |
| Bremen | 917 | $100,000 | $425,300 | — |
| Damariscotta | 2,192 | $59,423 | $363,500 | $1,027 |
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What is the median household income in South Bristol, ME?
The median household income in South Bristol is $69,211, 7% 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 South Bristol?
The median home value in South Bristol is $469,200, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in South Bristol?
The median gross rent in South Bristol is $1,347 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is South Bristol, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Maine median; home values 58% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Bristol?
The median age in South Bristol is 46.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in South Bristol?
The average commute to work in South Bristol is 17 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Bristol?
The unemployment rate in South Bristol is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Bristol?
62% of adults in South Bristol 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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