Cost of Living in North Yarmouth, ME
Population 4,173 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives North Yarmouth a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $480,000. An unemployment rate of 1.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, North Yarmouth lies roughly 85 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Manchester. Median home values run roughly 43% higher than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in North Yarmouth
The median home value in North Yarmouth is $480,000 — 57% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,615/month, 23% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $119,813/year is 61% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.8%, 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 36.2°F, with about 66.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, North Yarmouth has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.
North Yarmouth 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 | 30 | 33 | 41 | 53 | 64 | 73 | 79 | 78 | 70 | 58 | 47 | 37 |
| Low °F | 12 | 14 | 24 | 32 | 44 | 53 | 59 | 58 | 50 | 39 | 30 | 20 |
| Precip" | 3.46 | 3.50 | 4.06 | 4.28 | 4.06 | 4.21 | 3.48 | 3.27 | 4.20 | 6.00 | 5.19 | 4.30 |
| Snow" | 19.3 | 13.6 | 18.7 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 9.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in North Yarmouth, ME?
North Yarmouth has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.
What is average rent in North Yarmouth, ME?
The median gross rent in North Yarmouth is $1,615 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in North Yarmouth?
The median home value in North Yarmouth is $480,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in North Yarmouth?
The median household income in North Yarmouth is $119,813 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in North Yarmouth, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Yarmouth is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is North Yarmouth, ME affordable?
North Yarmouth is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in North Yarmouth?
North Yarmouth has average high temperatures of 55.2°F and average lows of 36.2°F. Annual precipitation is 50". Average annual snowfall is 66.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
North Yarmouth at a Glance
- Population
- 4,173
- Median Income
- $119,813
- Home Value
- $480,000
- Median Rent
- $1,615/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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