Living in West Paris, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Paris · Census data 2020–2024
West Paris has 1,808 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $56,324 (25% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $193,000, the median rent is $838/month.
West Paris at a glance
- Population
- 1,808
- Median age
- 46State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $56,324State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $193,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is West Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Paris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Paris the median home value is $193,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 43.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,339 a month in housing costs.
West Paris median household income
The median household income in West Paris is $56,324 and the income per person is $25,785. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in West Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 855
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.54
West Paris demographics
- Population
- 1,808
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 674
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Paris ›
Education in West Paris
23.1% of adults 25 and older in West Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
West Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Paris | 1,808 | $56,324 | $193,000 | $838 |
| Paris | 5,317 | $75,137 | $240,400 | — |
| Sumner | 845 | $57,750 | $150,000 | — |
| Woodstock | 1,233 | $63,015 | $219,600 | $963 |
| Greenwood | 781 | $76,146 | $228,700 | $1,263 |
| South Paris | 2,210 | $55,074 | $219,700 | $528 |
| Norway | 5,228 | $54,342 | $215,800 | $770 |
| Buckfield | 2,403 | $77,917 | $227,700 | $521 |
| Hebron | 1,105 | $92,550 | $242,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Paris, ME?
The median household income in West Paris is $56,324, 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 West Paris?
The median home value in West Paris is $193,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in West Paris?
The median gross rent in West Paris is $838 per month, about 43.4% of household income.
Is West Paris, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
What is the median age in West Paris?
The median age in West Paris is 46 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in West Paris?
The average commute to work in West Paris is 32 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Paris?
The unemployment rate in West Paris is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Paris?
23.1% of adults in West Paris 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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