Living in Winslow, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winslow · Census data 2020–2024
Winslow has 8,023 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $70,917 (5% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $225,300, the median rent is $1,041/month.
Winslow at a glance
- Population
- 8,023
- Median age
- 47.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $70,917State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $225,300State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,041/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Winslow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winslow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winslow the median home value is $225,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,041 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,525 a month in housing costs.
Winslow median household income
The median household income in Winslow is $70,917 and the income per person is $37,557. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Winslow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,752
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.28
Winslow demographics
- Population
- 8,023
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 3,512
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winslow ›
Education in Winslow
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Winslow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winslow
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Winslow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 8,023 | $70,917 | $225,300 | $1,041 |
| Waterville | 17,077 | $53,580 | $184,600 | $978 |
| Benton | 2,770 | $61,437 | $176,700 | $1,110 |
| Albion | 2,204 | $62,361 | $230,900 | — |
| Vassalboro | 4,592 | $72,300 | $244,300 | $1,006 |
| China | 4,526 | $96,309 | $240,000 | — |
| Oakland | 6,309 | $77,813 | $236,000 | $939 |
| Fairfield | 6,519 | $64,101 | $164,300 | $1,001 |
| Clinton | 3,385 | $71,458 | $187,000 | $1,177 |
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What is the median household income in Winslow, ME?
The median household income in Winslow is $70,917, 5% 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 Winslow?
The median home value in Winslow is $225,300, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Winslow?
The median gross rent in Winslow is $1,041 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Winslow, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Maine median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
What is the median age in Winslow?
The median age in Winslow is 47.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Winslow?
The average commute to work in Winslow is 23 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winslow?
The unemployment rate in Winslow is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winslow?
29.6% of adults in Winslow 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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