Living in South Paris, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Paris · Census data 2020–2024
South Paris has 2,210 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $55,074 (26% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $219,700, the median rent is $528/month.
South Paris at a glance
- Population
- 2,210
- Median age
- 48.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $55,074State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $219,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $528/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is South Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Paris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Paris the median home value is $219,700, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $528 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.
South Paris median household income
The median household income in South Paris is $55,074 and the income per person is $27,505. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in South Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,266
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.04
South Paris demographics
- Population
- 2,210
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 1,028
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Paris ›
Education in South Paris
18.7% of adults 25 and older in South Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.3%
South Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Paris | 2,210 | $55,074 | $219,700 | $528 |
| Paris | 5,317 | $75,137 | $240,400 | — |
| Norway | 5,228 | $54,342 | $215,800 | $770 |
| Oxford | 4,333 | $58,571 | $194,200 | $977 |
| Hebron | 1,105 | $92,550 | $242,300 | — |
| West Paris | 1,808 | $56,324 | $193,000 | $838 |
| Buckfield | 2,403 | $77,917 | $227,700 | $521 |
| Otisfield | 1,951 | $84,271 | $317,200 | $1,300 |
| Mechanic Falls | 3,134 | $69,914 | $270,900 | $1,076 |
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What is the median household income in South Paris, ME?
The median household income in South Paris is $55,074, 26% 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 Paris?
The median home value in South Paris is $219,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in South Paris?
The median gross rent in South Paris is $528 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is South Paris, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 26.5%.
What is the median age in South Paris?
The median age in South Paris is 48.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in South Paris?
The average commute to work in South Paris is 14 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Paris?
The unemployment rate in South Paris is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Paris?
18.7% of adults in South Paris 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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