Living in Swans Island, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swans Island · Census data 2020–2024
Swans Island has 438 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $86,250 (15% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $316,700, the median rent is $2,125/month.
Swans Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Swans Island at a glance
- Population
- 438
- Median age
- 52.8State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $316,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $2,125/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Swans Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Swans Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swans Island the median home value is $316,700, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,125 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,989 a month in housing costs.
Swans Island median household income
The median household income in Swans Island is $86,250 and the income per person is $67,412. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Swans Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 493
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 59.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.19
59.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Swans Island has many vacation and second homes.
Swans Island demographics
- Population
- 438
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 200
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swans Island ›
Education in Swans Island
37.9% of adults 25 and older in Swans Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swans Island
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Swans Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swans Island | 438 | $86,250 | $316,700 | $2,125 |
| Tremont | 1,508 | $88,803 | $407,000 | $1,217 |
| Brooklin | 869 | $68,750 | $339,400 | $1,236 |
| Stonington | 840 | $60,223 | $306,700 | $823 |
| Southwest Harbor | 1,553 | $59,205 | $428,500 | $959 |
| Northeast Harbor | 419 | $92,415 | $729,700 | $1,356 |
| Cranberry Isles | 196 | $65,000 | $439,100 | $1,000 |
| Mount Desert | 1,671 | $92,813 | $522,100 | $1,341 |
| Sedgwick | 1,274 | $70,446 | $336,200 | $1,048 |
More for people moving to Swans Island
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What is the median household income in Swans Island, ME?
The median household income in Swans Island is $86,250, 15% higher 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 Swans Island?
The median home value in Swans Island is $316,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Swans Island?
The median gross rent in Swans Island is $2,125 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Swans Island, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Swans Island?
The median age in Swans Island is 52.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Swans Island?
The average commute to work in Swans Island is 12 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swans Island?
The unemployment rate in Swans Island is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swans Island?
37.9% of adults in Swans Island 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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