Cost of Living in Limington, ME

Population 3,971 · Maine · Data vintage 2023

86
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 87
Rent 84

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$264,800
13% below avg
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
16% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.4%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,352
1 BR
$1,528
2 BR
$1,971
3 BR
$2,552
4 BR
$3,310
Owner-occupied 92.1%
Renter-occupied 7.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,108
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,722/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
36.3 min
34% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.8%
Carpooled
10.9%
Work from home
11.6%

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
$78,558
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,822
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
87% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.5%
Graduate degree 5.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.8
Male median age 47.7
Female median age 50.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.4°F
Avg Low
38.6°F
Annual Precip
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
68.7"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 323542546474807971604838
Low °F 161726354655616052413222
Precip" 3.503.544.084.413.674.153.433.573.775.254.254.50
Snow" 18.616.613.62.80.00.00.00.00.00.22.314.6

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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