Cost of Living in Knox County, ME

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

Median Income

$68,904

Median Rent

$1,027/mo

Median Home

$260,800

Affordability

340

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,319
Property Tax$285
Insurance$87

Total Monthly$1,691
% of Income29.4%

Renting

Median Rent$1,027
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,052
% of Income17.9%

Living in Knox County, Maine

Knox County has a median household income of $68,904 with housing costs that represent 29.4% of income for owners and 17.9% 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.