Living in St. John, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. John · Census data 2020–2024
St. John has 180 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median household income is $51,875 (31% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $170,800, the median rent is $667/month.
St. John is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. John at a glance
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 55.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $51,875State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $170,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $667/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is St. John a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. John
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. John the median home value is $170,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
St. John median household income
The median household income in St. John is $51,875 and the income per person is $30,908. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in St. John: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 34%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.94
34% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. John has many vacation and second homes.
St. John demographics
- Population
- 180
- Median age
- 55.7
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.9%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. John ›
Education in St. John
11.5% of adults 25 and older in St. John have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. John
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
St. John vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John | 180 | $51,875 | $170,800 | $667 |
| Wallagrass | 514 | $48,833 | $194,900 | $932 |
| St. Francis | 400 | $32,188 | $120,800 | $618 |
| Eagle Lake | 570 | $60,208 | $221,200 | $508 |
| Fort Kent | 4,150 | $56,270 | $160,700 | $926 |
| New Canada | 449 | $68,750 | $210,300 | — |
| Winterville | 248 | $47,500 | $204,100 | — |
| Frenchville | 971 | $55,461 | $137,300 | $545 |
| Allagash | 224 | $32,500 | $95,600 | $467 |
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What is the median household income in St. John, ME?
The median household income in St. John is $51,875, 31% 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. John?
The median home value in St. John is $170,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in St. John?
The median gross rent in St. John is $667 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is St. John, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in St. John?
The median age in St. John is 55.7 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in St. John?
The average commute to work in St. John is 25 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. John?
The unemployment rate in St. John is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. John?
11.5% of adults in St. John 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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