Living in Maine, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maine · Census data 2020–2024
Maine has 2,602 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $110,721 (43% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $277,500, the median rent is $962/month.
Maine at a glance
- Population
- 2,602
- Median age
- 48State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $110,721State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $277,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $962/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Maine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Maine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maine the median home value is $277,500, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $962 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,948 a month in housing costs.
Maine median household income
The median household income in Maine is $110,721 and the income per person is $57,929. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Maine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,168
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.35
Maine demographics
- Population
- 2,602
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 1,097
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maine ›
Education in Maine
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Maine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maine
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Maine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2,602 | $110,721 | $277,500 | $962 |
| Wausau | 39,996 | $64,389 | $167,900 | $1,010 |
| Merrill | 9,356 | $53,148 | $123,800 | $771 |
| Schofield | 2,120 | $65,583 | $154,000 | $926 |
| Rib Mountain | 7,289 | $94,294 | $255,900 | $1,290 |
| Marathon City | 1,422 | $89,519 | $198,200 | $853 |
| Rothschild | 5,600 | $88,261 | $203,600 | $970 |
| Weston | 15,749 | $78,207 | $229,300 | $1,024 |
| Edgar | 1,409 | $63,482 | $180,200 | $813 |
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What is the median household income in Maine, WI?
The median household income in Maine is $110,721, 43% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Maine?
The median home value in Maine is $277,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Maine?
The median gross rent in Maine is $962 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Maine, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Maine?
The median age in Maine is 48 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Maine?
The average commute to work in Maine is 21 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maine?
The unemployment rate in Maine is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maine?
33.8% of adults in Maine 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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