Living in West Gardiner, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Gardiner · Census data 2020–2024
West Gardiner has 3,696 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $96,172 (29% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $305,100, the median rent is $1,087/month.
West Gardiner at a glance
- Population
- 3,696
- Median age
- 43.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $96,172State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $305,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,087/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Gardiner a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Gardiner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Gardiner the median home value is $305,100, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,779 a month in housing costs.
West Gardiner median household income
The median household income in West Gardiner is $96,172 and the income per person is $37,165. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in West Gardiner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,329
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.90
West Gardiner demographics
- Population
- 3,696
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 1,273
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Gardiner ›
Education in West Gardiner
32.8% of adults 25 and older in West Gardiner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Gardiner
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
West Gardiner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Gardiner | 3,696 | $96,172 | $305,100 | $1,087 |
| Farmingdale | 3,017 | $71,635 | $249,700 | $911 |
| Gardiner | 6,088 | $71,782 | $221,600 | $1,113 |
| Litchfield | 3,680 | $84,904 | $243,900 | $1,173 |
| Hallowell | 2,592 | $68,398 | $295,300 | $890 |
| Randolph | 1,610 | $66,574 | $174,300 | $1,186 |
| Monmouth | 4,162 | $74,648 | $274,100 | $1,271 |
| Winthrop | 6,191 | $86,470 | $294,800 | $892 |
| Chelsea | 2,823 | $85,471 | $182,300 | $1,373 |
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What is the median household income in West Gardiner, ME?
The median household income in West Gardiner is $96,172, 29% 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 West Gardiner?
The median home value in West Gardiner is $305,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in West Gardiner?
The median gross rent in West Gardiner is $1,087 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is West Gardiner, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in West Gardiner?
The median age in West Gardiner is 43.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in West Gardiner?
The average commute to work in West Gardiner is 24 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Gardiner?
The unemployment rate in West Gardiner is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Gardiner?
32.8% of adults in West Gardiner 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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