Living in Willimantic, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willimantic · Census data 2020–2024
Willimantic has 200 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $63,472 (15% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $131,700.
Willimantic is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willimantic at a glance
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 38.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $63,472State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $131,700State: $296,600
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Willimantic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 22.1%; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Willimantic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willimantic the median home value is $131,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,117 a month in housing costs.
Willimantic median household income
The median household income in Willimantic is $63,472 and the income per person is $24,329. 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Willimantic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 72.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.60
72.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Willimantic has many vacation and second homes.
Willimantic demographics
- Population
- 200
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willimantic ›
Education in Willimantic
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Willimantic have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willimantic
- Unemployment rate
- 22.1%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74%
Willimantic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willimantic | 200 | $63,472 | $131,700 | — |
| Monson | 596 | $56,017 | $178,100 | — |
| Bowerbank | 211 | $93,125 | $199,500 | — |
| Guilford | 1,096 | $53,173 | $170,100 | $507 |
| Abbot | 584 | $58,542 | $171,200 | $1,111 |
| Dover-Foxcroft | 4,506 | $63,344 | $162,600 | $880 |
| Shirley | 234 | $61,875 | $219,600 | — |
| Sangerville | 1,136 | $50,313 | $124,000 | $850 |
| Greenville | 1,355 | $63,486 | $268,500 | $662 |
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What is the median household income in Willimantic, ME?
The median household income in Willimantic is $63,472, 15% 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 Willimantic?
The median home value in Willimantic is $131,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
Is Willimantic, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 22.1%; a poverty rate of 32.5%.
What is the median age in Willimantic?
The median age in Willimantic is 38.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Willimantic?
The average commute to work in Willimantic is 23 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willimantic?
The unemployment rate in Willimantic is 22.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willimantic?
15.1% of adults in Willimantic 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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