Cost of Living in Limington, ME
Population 3,971 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Limington 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. An unemployment rate of 0.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 65 miles northeast of Manchester, Limington is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Limington
The median home value in Limington is $264,800 — 13% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,108/month, 16% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,558/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.6%, 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 56.4°F and lows of 38.6°F, with about 68.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Limington has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.
Limington 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 | 32 | 35 | 42 | 54 | 64 | 74 | 80 | 79 | 71 | 60 | 48 | 38 |
| Low °F | 16 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 46 | 55 | 61 | 60 | 52 | 41 | 32 | 22 |
| Precip" | 3.50 | 3.54 | 4.08 | 4.41 | 3.67 | 4.15 | 3.43 | 3.57 | 3.77 | 5.25 | 4.25 | 4.50 |
| Snow" | 18.6 | 16.6 | 13.6 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 14.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Limington, ME?
Limington has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.
What is average rent in Limington, ME?
The median gross rent in Limington is $1,108 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Limington?
The median home value in Limington is $264,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Limington?
The median household income in Limington is $78,558 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Limington, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Limington is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Limington, ME affordable?
Yes, Limington is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Limington?
Limington has average high temperatures of 56.4°F and average lows of 38.6°F. Annual precipitation is 48.1". Average annual snowfall is 68.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Limington at a Glance
- Population
- 3,971
- Median Income
- $78,558
- Home Value
- $264,800
- Median Rent
- $1,108/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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