Cost of Living in Livermore Falls, ME

Population 3,076 · Maine · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Livermore Falls's median household income of $44,535 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (33% here). At 6.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 120 miles northeast of Manchester, Livermore Falls is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 52% lower than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 53
Rent 63

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Livermore Falls

The median home value in Livermore Falls is $162,500 — 47% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $823/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $44,535/year is 40% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, above 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 37.0°F. Overall, Livermore Falls has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$162,500
47% below avg
Median Rent
$823/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.4%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$898
1 BR
$994
2 BR
$1,268
3 BR
$1,663
4 BR
$1,845
Owner-occupied 63.2%
Renter-occupied 36.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$823
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,437/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
31.1 min
15% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.3%
Carpooled
5.9%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
7.5%

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
$44,535
40% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,148
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
32% above avg
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.5%
Graduate degree 3.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 34.2
Female median age 41.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
55.2°F
Avg Low
37.0°F
Annual Precip
41.8"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 293241546674807971584635
Low °F 121423344554605951403020
Precip" 2.622.323.213.823.274.013.203.413.904.693.953.44

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 35 — Good
82.5%
Good air days/yr
77
Max AQI recorded
205
PM2.5 days
153
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

82%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.6:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,425
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Livermore Falls, ME?

Livermore Falls has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.

What is average rent in Livermore Falls, ME?

The median gross rent in Livermore Falls is $823 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Livermore Falls?

The median home value in Livermore Falls is $162,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Livermore Falls?

The median household income in Livermore Falls is $44,535 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Livermore Falls, ME?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Livermore Falls is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.

Is Livermore Falls, ME affordable?

Yes, Livermore Falls is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Livermore Falls?

Livermore Falls has average high temperatures of 55.2°F and average lows of 37.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Livermore Falls at a Glance

Population
3,076
Median Income
$44,535
Home Value
$162,500
Median Rent
$823/mo
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg High Temp
55.2°F
Sales Tax
5.5%
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