Living in Stetson, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stetson · Census data 2020–2024
Stetson has 1,151 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $76,023 (about the same as the Maine median), the median home value is $205,700, the median rent is $800/month.
Stetson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stetson at a glance
- Population
- 1,151
- Median age
- 42.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $76,023State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $205,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Stetson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stetson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stetson the median home value is $205,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,373 a month in housing costs.
Stetson median household income
The median household income in Stetson is $76,023 and the income per person is $34,918. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Stetson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 586
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 24.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.58
Stetson demographics
- Population
- 1,151
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 445
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stetson ›
Education in Stetson
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Stetson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stetson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Stetson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson | 1,151 | $76,023 | $205,700 | $800 |
| Newport | 3,143 | $60,365 | $234,800 | $893 |
| Exeter | 1,093 | $84,408 | $166,700 | $995 |
| Levant | 3,069 | $86,071 | $268,500 | $1,370 |
| Corinna | 2,192 | $56,547 | $163,200 | $938 |
| Etna | 1,252 | $72,379 | $183,000 | — |
| Carmel | 2,941 | $82,188 | $256,800 | $1,276 |
| Plymouth | 1,319 | $61,964 | $207,100 | — |
| Corinth | 2,990 | $64,229 | $135,800 | $883 |
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What is the median household income in Stetson, ME?
The median household income in Stetson is $76,023, 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 Stetson?
The median home value in Stetson is $205,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Stetson?
The median gross rent in Stetson is $800 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Stetson, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Stetson?
The median age in Stetson is 42.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Stetson?
The average commute to work in Stetson is 32 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stetson?
The unemployment rate in Stetson is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stetson?
19.8% of adults in Stetson 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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