Cost of Living in Kennebec County, ME

What does it cost to live in Kennebec County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$62,118

Median Rent

$900/mo

Median Home

$198,300

Affordability

407

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,003
Property Tax$203
Insurance$66

Total Monthly$1,272
% of Income24.6%

Renting

Median Rent$900
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$925
% of Income17.4%

Living in Kennebec County, Maine

Kennebec County has a median household income of $62,118 with housing costs that represent 24.6% of income for owners and 17.4% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.