Living in Steuben, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Steuben · Census data 2020–2024
Steuben has 1,388 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $76,466 (about the same as the Maine median), the median home value is $173,900, the median rent is $678/month.
Steuben is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Steuben at a glance
- Population
- 1,388
- Median age
- 40.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $76,466State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $173,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $678/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 89.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Steuben a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Steuben
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Steuben the median home value is $173,900, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $678 per month, which is 13.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,360 a month in housing costs.
Steuben median household income
The median household income in Steuben is $76,466 and the income per person is $38,780. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Steuben: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 925
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.6%
- Vacant
- 37.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.29
37.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Steuben has many vacation and second homes.
Steuben demographics
- Population
- 1,388
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 578
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Steuben ›
Education in Steuben
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Steuben have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Steuben
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Steuben vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steuben | 1,388 | $76,466 | $173,900 | $678 |
| Milbridge | 1,222 | $60,536 | $240,400 | $619 |
| Gouldsboro | 1,615 | $60,873 | $276,800 | $1,298 |
| Harrington | 917 | $64,861 | $144,600 | — |
| Cherryfield | 809 | $37,115 | $195,800 | $428 |
| Sullivan | 1,246 | $59,643 | $222,000 | $883 |
| Addison | 1,045 | $50,524 | $163,500 | $900 |
| Sorrento | 345 | $83,438 | $298,800 | $1,696 |
| Winter Harbor | 493 | $86,250 | $210,500 | $818 |
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What is the median household income in Steuben, ME?
The median household income in Steuben is $76,466, 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 Steuben?
The median home value in Steuben is $173,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Steuben?
The median gross rent in Steuben is $678 per month, about 13.9% of household income.
Is Steuben, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Steuben?
The median age in Steuben is 40.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Steuben?
The average commute to work in Steuben is 28 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Steuben?
The unemployment rate in Steuben is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Steuben?
18.9% of adults in Steuben 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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