Cost of Living in Piscataquis County, ME

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

Median Income

$51,805

Median Rent

$792/mo

Median Home

$137,800

Affordability

501

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$697
Property Tax$119
Insurance$46

Total Monthly$862
% of Income20%

Renting

Median Rent$792
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$817
% of Income18.3%

Living in Piscataquis County, Maine

Piscataquis County has a median household income of $51,805 with housing costs that represent 20% of income for owners and 18.3% 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.