Living in St. George, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. George · Census data 2020–2024
St. George has 2,606 residents with a median age of 58.3. The median household income is $89,155 (19% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $356,300, the median rent is $1,465/month.
St. George at a glance
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 58.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $89,155State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $356,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,465/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is St. George a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. George
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. George the median home value is $356,300, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,538 a month in housing costs.
St. George median household income
The median household income in St. George is $89,155 and the income per person is $67,354. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in St. George: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,240
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 39.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.92
39.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. George has many vacation and second homes.
St. George demographics
- Population
- 2,606
- Median age
- 58.3
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 39.2%
- Households
- 1,356
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. George ›
Education in St. George
46.6% of adults 25 and older in St. George have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. George
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
St. George vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | 2,606 | $89,155 | $356,300 | $1,465 |
| Friendship | 1,213 | $75,625 | $275,000 | $1,370 |
| Cushing | 1,460 | $83,500 | $409,800 | $1,553 |
| Bremen | 917 | $100,000 | $425,300 | — |
| South Thomaston | 1,381 | $86,838 | $341,300 | $925 |
| Bristol | 2,917 | $100,750 | $406,400 | $1,051 |
| Thomaston | 2,769 | $56,435 | $271,700 | $1,262 |
| Damariscotta | 2,192 | $59,423 | $363,500 | $1,027 |
| Warren | 4,932 | $74,616 | $232,700 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in St. George, ME?
The median household income in St. George is $89,155, 19% 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 St. George?
The median home value in St. George is $356,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in St. George?
The median gross rent in St. George is $1,465 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is St. George, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Maine median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in St. George?
The median age in St. George is 58.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in St. George?
The average commute to work in St. George is 25 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. George?
The unemployment rate in St. George is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. George?
46.6% of adults in St. George 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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