Living in Topsham, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Topsham · Census data 2020–2024
Topsham has 9,706 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $91,028 (22% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $360,800, the median rent is $1,355/month.
Topsham at a glance
- Population
- 9,706
- Median age
- 44.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $91,028State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $360,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,355/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Topsham a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Topsham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Topsham the median home value is $360,800, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,355 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,833 a month in housing costs.
Topsham median household income
The median household income in Topsham is $91,028 and the income per person is $51,713. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Topsham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,313
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.38
Topsham demographics
- Population
- 9,706
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 4,011
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Topsham ›
Education in Topsham
50% of adults 25 and older in Topsham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Topsham
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Topsham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham | 9,706 | $91,028 | $360,800 | $1,355 |
| Brunswick | 22,336 | $74,952 | $376,300 | $1,469 |
| Bath | 8,815 | $69,390 | $310,900 | $1,044 |
| Lisbon Falls | 4,267 | $72,344 | $245,700 | $971 |
| Bowdoinham | 3,142 | $108,479 | $405,500 | — |
| Lisbon | 9,750 | $77,819 | $258,300 | $979 |
| Bowdoin | 3,188 | $91,239 | $292,800 | — |
| West Bath | 1,863 | $103,333 | $422,800 | $1,112 |
| Durham | 4,262 | $99,181 | $322,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Topsham, ME?
The median household income in Topsham is $91,028, 22% 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 Topsham?
The median home value in Topsham is $360,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Topsham?
The median gross rent in Topsham is $1,355 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Topsham, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
What is the median age in Topsham?
The median age in Topsham is 44.7 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Topsham?
The average commute to work in Topsham is 24 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Topsham?
The unemployment rate in Topsham is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Topsham?
50% of adults in Topsham 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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