Living in South Eliot, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Eliot · Census data 2020–2024
South Eliot has 4,203 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $99,299 (33% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $475,600, the median rent is $2,155/month.
South Eliot at a glance
- Population
- 4,203
- Median age
- 55.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $99,299State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $475,600State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $2,155/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South Eliot a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Eliot
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Eliot the median home value is $475,600, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,155 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,363 a month in housing costs.
South Eliot median household income
The median household income in South Eliot is $99,299 and the income per person is $62,377. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in South Eliot: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,907
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.30
South Eliot demographics
- Population
- 4,203
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.8%
- Households
- 1,825
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Eliot ›
Education in South Eliot
49.9% of adults 25 and older in South Eliot have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Eliot
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
South Eliot vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Eliot | 4,203 | $99,299 | $475,600 | $2,155 |
| Eliot | 7,146 | $101,522 | $498,900 | $1,948 |
| Newington | 939 | $145,833 | $861,600 | $2,292 |
| Kittery | 5,110 | $84,730 | $461,400 | $1,697 |
| Portsmouth | 22,545 | $106,219 | $688,500 | $1,869 |
| Dover | 33,364 | $94,829 | $436,700 | $1,607 |
| Kittery Point | 935 | $141,086 | $481,700 | $1,791 |
| New Castle | 827 | $176,953 | $1,701,300 | $3,501 |
| Rollinsford | 2,626 | $89,500 | $398,100 | $1,809 |
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What is the median household income in South Eliot, ME?
The median household income in South Eliot is $99,299, 33% 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 South Eliot?
The median home value in South Eliot is $475,600, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in South Eliot?
The median gross rent in South Eliot is $2,155 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is South Eliot, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in South Eliot?
The median age in South Eliot is 55.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in South Eliot?
The average commute to work in South Eliot is 21 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Eliot?
The unemployment rate in South Eliot is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Eliot?
49.9% of adults in South Eliot 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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