Living in Sullivan, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sullivan · Census data 2020–2024
Sullivan has 1,246 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $59,643 (20% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $222,000, the median rent is $883/month.
Sullivan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sullivan at a glance
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 47.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $59,643State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $222,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $883/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sullivan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sullivan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sullivan the median home value is $222,000, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
Sullivan median household income
The median household income in Sullivan is $59,643 and the income per person is $33,875. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Sullivan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 771
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.34
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sullivan has many vacation and second homes.
Sullivan demographics
- Population
- 1,246
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 532
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sullivan ›
Education in Sullivan
26% of adults 25 and older in Sullivan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sullivan
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Sullivan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 1,246 | $59,643 | $222,000 | $883 |
| Sorrento | 345 | $83,438 | $298,800 | $1,696 |
| Franklin | 1,628 | $65,455 | $245,800 | $888 |
| Hancock | 2,518 | $72,285 | $276,800 | $1,171 |
| Gouldsboro | 1,615 | $60,873 | $276,800 | $1,298 |
| Lamoine | 1,782 | $88,542 | $324,800 | $1,174 |
| Eastbrook | 742 | $69,018 | $300,700 | $823 |
| Bar Harbor | 5,244 | $77,180 | $538,400 | $1,106 |
| Steuben | 1,388 | $76,466 | $173,900 | $678 |
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What is the median household income in Sullivan, ME?
The median household income in Sullivan is $59,643, 20% 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 Sullivan?
The median home value in Sullivan is $222,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Sullivan?
The median gross rent in Sullivan is $883 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Sullivan, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Sullivan?
The median age in Sullivan is 47.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Sullivan?
The average commute to work in Sullivan is 26 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sullivan?
The unemployment rate in Sullivan is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sullivan?
26% of adults in Sullivan 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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