Living in St. Agatha, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Agatha · Census data 2020–2024
St. Agatha has 842 residents with a median age of 55.3. The median household income is $75,417 (about the same as the Maine median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $435/month.
St. Agatha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Agatha at a glance
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 55.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $75,417State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $435/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is St. Agatha a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Agatha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Agatha the median home value is $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $435 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,193 a month in housing costs.
St. Agatha median household income
The median household income in St. Agatha is $75,417 and the income per person is $36,697. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in St. Agatha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 489
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 23.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.26
St. Agatha demographics
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 55.3
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 372
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Agatha ›
Education in St. Agatha
15% of adults 25 and older in St. Agatha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Agatha
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
St. Agatha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Agatha | 842 | $75,417 | $187,500 | $435 |
| Frenchville | 971 | $55,461 | $137,300 | $545 |
| Madawaska | 3,853 | $56,818 | $156,300 | $635 |
| Grand Isle | 407 | $35,417 | $85,000 | $794 |
| New Canada | 449 | $68,750 | $210,300 | — |
| Fort Kent | 4,150 | $56,270 | $160,700 | $926 |
| Stockholm | 222 | $60,833 | $144,800 | $1,094 |
| Van Buren | 1,858 | $40,170 | $97,700 | $733 |
| Wallagrass | 514 | $48,833 | $194,900 | $932 |
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What is the median household income in St. Agatha, ME?
The median household income in St. Agatha is $75,417, about the same as 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 St. Agatha?
The median home value in St. Agatha is $187,500, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in St. Agatha?
The median gross rent in St. Agatha is $435 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is St. Agatha, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in St. Agatha?
The median age in St. Agatha is 55.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in St. Agatha?
The average commute to work in St. Agatha is 23 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Agatha?
The unemployment rate in St. Agatha is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Agatha?
15% of adults in St. Agatha 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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