Living in St. Albans, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Albans · Census data 2020–2024
St. Albans has 1,831 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $65,600 (12% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $194,000, the median rent is $1,056/month.
St. Albans at a glance
- Population
- 1,831
- Median age
- 54.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $65,600State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $194,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,056/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is St. Albans a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Albans
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Albans the median home value is $194,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,425 a month in housing costs.
St. Albans median household income
The median household income in St. Albans is $65,600 and the income per person is $34,734. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in St. Albans: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,262
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 33.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.16
33.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. Albans has many vacation and second homes.
St. Albans demographics
- Population
- 1,831
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 838
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Albans ›
Education in St. Albans
21.8% of adults 25 and older in St. Albans have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Albans
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
St. Albans vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albans | 1,831 | $65,600 | $194,000 | $1,056 |
| Ripley | 436 | $64,821 | $144,300 | $1,091 |
| Corinna | 2,192 | $56,547 | $163,200 | $938 |
| Palmyra | 2,209 | $60,543 | $154,900 | $733 |
| Hartland | 1,602 | $46,141 | $139,200 | $911 |
| Cambridge | 532 | $63,194 | $214,900 | — |
| Harmony | 974 | $54,063 | $202,700 | — |
| Dexter | 3,822 | $51,845 | $170,600 | $838 |
| Newport | 3,143 | $60,365 | $234,800 | $893 |
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What is the median household income in St. Albans, ME?
The median household income in St. Albans is $65,600, 12% 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 St. Albans?
The median home value in St. Albans is $194,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in St. Albans?
The median gross rent in St. Albans is $1,056 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is St. Albans, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in St. Albans?
The median age in St. Albans is 54.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in St. Albans?
The average commute to work in St. Albans is 33 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Albans?
The unemployment rate in St. Albans is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Albans?
21.8% of adults in St. Albans 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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