Living in South Thomaston, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Thomaston · Census data 2020–2024
South Thomaston has 1,381 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $86,838 (16% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $341,300, the median rent is $925/month.
South Thomaston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Thomaston at a glance
- Population
- 1,381
- Median age
- 54.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $86,838State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $341,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is South Thomaston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Thomaston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Thomaston the median home value is $341,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,628 a month in housing costs.
South Thomaston median household income
The median household income in South Thomaston is $86,838 and the income per person is $47,343. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in South Thomaston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 812
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 24.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.26
South Thomaston demographics
- Population
- 1,381
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 611
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Thomaston ›
Education in South Thomaston
44.6% of adults 25 and older in South Thomaston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Thomaston
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
South Thomaston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thomaston | 1,381 | $86,838 | $341,300 | $925 |
| Thomaston | 2,769 | $56,435 | $271,700 | $1,262 |
| Owls Head | 1,482 | $87,325 | $413,300 | $1,191 |
| Rockland | 7,035 | $56,533 | $245,800 | $1,092 |
| Cushing | 1,460 | $83,500 | $409,800 | $1,553 |
| Warren | 4,932 | $74,616 | $232,700 | $1,125 |
| Rockport | 3,675 | $86,979 | $469,000 | $1,194 |
| St. George | 2,606 | $89,155 | $356,300 | $1,465 |
| Friendship | 1,213 | $75,625 | $275,000 | $1,370 |
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What is the median household income in South Thomaston, ME?
The median household income in South Thomaston is $86,838, 16% 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 Thomaston?
The median home value in South Thomaston is $341,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in South Thomaston?
The median gross rent in South Thomaston is $925 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is South Thomaston, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in South Thomaston?
The median age in South Thomaston is 54.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in South Thomaston?
The average commute to work in South Thomaston is 16 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Thomaston?
The unemployment rate in South Thomaston is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Thomaston?
44.6% of adults in South Thomaston 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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