Living in Vinalhaven, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vinalhaven · Census data 2020–2024
Vinalhaven has 1,216 residents with a median age of 65.1. The median household income is $72,963 (about the same as the Maine median), the median home value is $428,400, the median rent is $1,017/month.
Vinalhaven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vinalhaven at a glance
- Population
- 1,216
- Median age
- 65.1State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $72,963State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $428,400State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,017/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Vinalhaven a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 44% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vinalhaven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vinalhaven the median home value is $428,400, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,487 a month in housing costs.
Vinalhaven median household income
The median household income in Vinalhaven is $72,963 and the income per person is $59,679. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Vinalhaven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,221
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 48.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.91
48.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Vinalhaven has many vacation and second homes.
Vinalhaven demographics
- Population
- 1,216
- Median age
- 65.1
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 50.4%
- Households
- 628
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vinalhaven ›
Education in Vinalhaven
45.7% of adults 25 and older in Vinalhaven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vinalhaven
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Vinalhaven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinalhaven | 1,216 | $72,963 | $428,400 | $1,017 |
| North Haven | 480 | $87,500 | $440,200 | $913 |
| Stonington | 840 | $60,223 | $306,700 | $823 |
| Owls Head | 1,482 | $87,325 | $413,300 | $1,191 |
| Deer Isle | 2,470 | $62,284 | $308,300 | $1,909 |
| South Thomaston | 1,381 | $86,838 | $341,300 | $925 |
| Rockport | 3,675 | $86,979 | $469,000 | $1,194 |
| Islesboro | 636 | $88,438 | $288,800 | $938 |
| Rockland | 7,035 | $56,533 | $245,800 | $1,092 |
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What is the median household income in Vinalhaven, ME?
The median household income in Vinalhaven is $72,963, 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 Vinalhaven?
The median home value in Vinalhaven is $428,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Vinalhaven?
The median gross rent in Vinalhaven is $1,017 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Vinalhaven, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Maine median; home values 44% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Vinalhaven?
The median age in Vinalhaven is 65.1 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Vinalhaven?
The average commute to work in Vinalhaven is 19 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vinalhaven?
The unemployment rate in Vinalhaven is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vinalhaven?
45.7% of adults in Vinalhaven 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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