Cost of Living in Glenburn, ME
Population 4,701 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Glenburn sits on the smaller end of the Maine city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 185 miles northeast of Manchester, Glenburn is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Glenburn
The median home value in Glenburn is $253,100 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,169/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,862/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maine's top state income tax rate is 7.2% and the combined sales tax is 5.5%. The climate averages highs of 55.2°F and lows of 34.8°F, with about 74.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Glenburn has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.
Glenburn has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 31 | 40 | 53 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 79 | 71 | 58 | 46 | 35 |
| Low °F | 9 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 43 | 53 | 59 | 57 | 49 | 38 | 29 | 17 |
| Precip" | 3.17 | 2.38 | 3.22 | 3.61 | 3.34 | 3.87 | 3.16 | 3.06 | 3.76 | 4.58 | 3.84 | 3.72 |
| Snow" | 18.6 | 17.5 | 15.2 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.3 | 14.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Glenburn, ME?
Glenburn has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.
What is average rent in Glenburn, ME?
The median gross rent in Glenburn is $1,169 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Glenburn?
The median home value in Glenburn is $253,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Glenburn?
The median household income in Glenburn is $92,862 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Glenburn, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Glenburn is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Glenburn, ME affordable?
Yes, Glenburn is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Glenburn?
Glenburn has average high temperatures of 55.2°F and average lows of 34.8°F. Annual precipitation is 41.7". Average annual snowfall is 74.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Glenburn at a Glance
- Population
- 4,701
- Median Income
- $92,862
- Home Value
- $253,100
- Median Rent
- $1,169/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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