Living in West Forks, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Forks · Census data 2020–2024
West Forks has 125 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median home value is $320,000.
West Forks is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Forks at a glance
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 37.8State: 44.8
- Median home value
- $320,000State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Forks a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Forks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Forks the median home value is $320,000, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,979 a month in housing costs.
Housing in West Forks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 102
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 45.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.23
45.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Forks has many vacation and second homes.
West Forks demographics
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 56
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Forks ›
Education in West Forks
68.6% of adults 25 and older in West Forks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Forks
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
West Forks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Forks | 125 | — | $320,000 | — |
| Caratunk | 101 | $73,235 | $470,000 | — |
| Shirley | 234 | $61,875 | $219,600 | — |
| Moscow | 865 | $45,526 | $153,800 | — |
| Jackman | 695 | $33,625 | $172,700 | $475 |
| Highland | 154 | $42,745 | $99,600 | — |
| Greenville | 1,355 | $63,486 | $268,500 | $662 |
| Moose River | 248 | $76,324 | $144,900 | — |
| Monson | 596 | $56,017 | $178,100 | — |
More for people moving to West Forks
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What is the average home price in West Forks?
The median home value in West Forks is $320,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is West Forks, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Forks?
The median age in West Forks is 37.8 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in West Forks?
The average commute to work in West Forks is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Forks?
The unemployment rate in West Forks is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Forks?
68.6% of adults in West Forks 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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