Cost of Living in Glenburn, ME

Population 4,701 · Maine · Data vintage 2023

85
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 83
Rent 89

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$253,100
17% below avg
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
11% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.4%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$839
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,155
3 BR
$1,455
4 BR
$1,723
Owner-occupied 83.4%
Renter-occupied 16.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,169
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,783/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.5 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.4%
Carpooled
1.1%
Work from home
12.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.2%
Total Sales Tax 5.5%
State rate 5.5%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.4%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$92,862
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,125
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.7%
Graduate degree 8.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.4
Male median age 42.5
Female median age 52.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
55.2°F
Avg Low
34.8°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Annual Snowfall
74.6"
23° 45° 68° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 283140536675807971584635
Low °F 91121324353595749382917
Precip" 3.172.383.223.613.343.873.163.063.764.583.843.72
Snow" 18.617.515.23.70.00.00.00.00.00.64.314.7

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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