Living in Wesley, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wesley · Census data 2020–2024
Wesley has 320 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $63,125 (16% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $68,800.
Wesley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wesley at a glance
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 37.3State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $63,125State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $68,800State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Wesley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 34.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wesley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wesley the median home value is $68,800, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,150 a month in housing costs.
Wesley median household income
The median household income in Wesley is $63,125 and the income per person is $27,529. 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Wesley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 41.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.39
41.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wesley has many vacation and second homes.
Wesley demographics
- Population
- 320
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 134
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wesley ›
Education in Wesley
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Wesley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wesley
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 92.4%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.7%
Wesley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley | 320 | $63,125 | $68,800 | — |
| Northfield | 263 | $68,333 | $198,600 | — |
| Cooper | 157 | $48,750 | $212,500 | — |
| Whitneyville | 170 | $55,938 | $118,800 | — |
| Marshfield | 499 | $62,500 | $191,900 | — |
| Alexander | 553 | $93,750 | $193,800 | — |
| East Machias | 1,223 | $57,589 | $210,800 | $907 |
| Columbia Falls | 475 | $43,750 | $219,300 | $725 |
| Meddybemps | 139 | $48,000 | $295,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wesley, ME?
The median household income in Wesley is $63,125, 16% 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 Wesley?
The median home value in Wesley is $68,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Wesley, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 34.7%.
What is the median age in Wesley?
The median age in Wesley is 37.3 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Wesley?
The average commute to work in Wesley is 48 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wesley?
The unemployment rate in Wesley is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wesley?
22.2% of adults in Wesley 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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