Living in Stonington, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stonington · Census data 2020–2024
Stonington has 840 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $60,223 (19% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $306,700, the median rent is $823/month.
Stonington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stonington at a glance
- Population
- 840
- Median age
- 58.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $60,223State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $306,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $823/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Stonington a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Maine median; home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stonington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stonington the median home value is $306,700, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $823 per month, which is 17.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,913 a month in housing costs.
Stonington median household income
The median household income in Stonington is $60,223 and the income per person is $39,625. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Stonington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 852
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 44.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 1.77
44.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Stonington has many vacation and second homes.
Stonington demographics
- Population
- 840
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.5%
- Households
- 475
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stonington ›
Education in Stonington
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Stonington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stonington
- Unemployment rate
- 15.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Stonington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonington | 840 | $60,223 | $306,700 | $823 |
| Brooklin | 869 | $68,750 | $339,400 | $1,236 |
| Deer Isle | 2,470 | $62,284 | $308,300 | $1,909 |
| Swans Island | 438 | $86,250 | $316,700 | $2,125 |
| Vinalhaven | 1,216 | $72,963 | $428,400 | $1,017 |
| Tremont | 1,508 | $88,803 | $407,000 | $1,217 |
| North Haven | 480 | $87,500 | $440,200 | $913 |
| Sedgwick | 1,274 | $70,446 | $336,200 | $1,048 |
| Brooksville | 853 | $56,316 | $390,900 | $1,307 |
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What is the median household income in Stonington, ME?
The median household income in Stonington is $60,223, 19% 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 Stonington?
The median home value in Stonington is $306,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Stonington?
The median gross rent in Stonington is $823 per month, about 17.3% of household income.
Is Stonington, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Maine median; home values 3% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.9%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Stonington?
The median age in Stonington is 58.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Stonington?
The average commute to work in Stonington is 16 minutes; 21.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stonington?
The unemployment rate in Stonington is 15.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stonington?
28.8% of adults in Stonington 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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