Living in York Harbor, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of York Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
York Harbor has 4,240 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $100,625 (35% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $627,700, the median rent is $1,322/month.
York Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 4,240
- Median age
- 40.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $100,625State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $627,700State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,322/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is York Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 112% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in York Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In York Harbor the median home value is $627,700, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,322 per month, which is 41.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,729 a month in housing costs.
York Harbor median household income
The median household income in York Harbor is $100,625 and the income per person is $48,139. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in York Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,961
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.83
York Harbor demographics
- Population
- 4,240
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,487
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of York Harbor ›
Education in York Harbor
44% of adults 25 and older in York Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in York Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 30%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
York Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Harbor | 4,240 | $100,625 | $627,700 | $1,322 |
| Cape Neddick | 2,453 | $108,412 | $684,400 | $1,750 |
| York | 13,986 | $121,250 | $636,400 | $1,490 |
| Kittery Point | 935 | $141,086 | $481,700 | $1,791 |
| Kittery | 5,110 | $84,730 | $461,400 | $1,697 |
| Eliot | 7,146 | $101,522 | $498,900 | $1,948 |
| New Castle | 827 | $176,953 | $1,701,300 | $3,501 |
| Ogunquit | 1,379 | $114,259 | $875,700 | — |
| South Eliot | 4,203 | $99,299 | $475,600 | $2,155 |
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What is the median household income in York Harbor, ME?
The median household income in York Harbor is $100,625, 35% 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 York Harbor?
The median home value in York Harbor is $627,700, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in York Harbor?
The median gross rent in York Harbor is $1,322 per month, about 41.1% of household income.
Is York Harbor, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 112% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in York Harbor?
The median age in York Harbor is 40.7 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in York Harbor?
The average commute to work in York Harbor is 24 minutes; 30% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in York Harbor?
The unemployment rate in York Harbor is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is York Harbor?
44% of adults in York Harbor 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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