Living in Washburn, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washburn · Census data 2020–2024
Washburn has 1,355 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $56,196 (25% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $112,900, the median rent is $482/month.
Washburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washburn at a glance
- Population
- 1,355
- Median age
- 48.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $56,196State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $112,900State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $482/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Washburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Washburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washburn the median home value is $112,900, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $482 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,184 a month in housing costs.
Washburn median household income
The median household income in Washburn is $56,196 and the income per person is $30,087. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Washburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 722
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.24
Washburn demographics
- Population
- 1,355
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 606
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washburn ›
Education in Washburn
26% of adults 25 and older in Washburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washburn
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Washburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn | 1,355 | $56,196 | $112,900 | $482 |
| Mapleton | 1,884 | $91,731 | $191,800 | $610 |
| Woodland | 1,196 | $64,464 | $150,300 | — |
| Wade | 244 | $41,818 | $157,100 | — |
| Castle Hill | 281 | $54,250 | $145,300 | $950 |
| Perham | 326 | $62,500 | $117,600 | — |
| Caribou | 7,382 | $53,709 | $134,100 | $757 |
| Presque Isle | 8,736 | $55,768 | $147,200 | $904 |
| Fort Fairfield | 3,309 | $70,852 | $161,000 | $945 |
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What is the median household income in Washburn, ME?
The median household income in Washburn is $56,196, 25% 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 Washburn?
The median home value in Washburn is $112,900, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Washburn?
The median gross rent in Washburn is $482 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Washburn, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Washburn?
The median age in Washburn is 48.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Washburn?
The average commute to work in Washburn is 21 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washburn?
The unemployment rate in Washburn is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washburn?
26% of adults in Washburn 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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