Median Income
$81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value
$476,000
69% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
8% lower than US avg
How Greater Madawaska Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,864
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$52,500
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty11.4%
Commute39 min
Housing
B
Home Value$476,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,345
Rent Burden16.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+3.8%
Is Greater Madawaska a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Greater Madawaska receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Greater Madawaska has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Greater Madawaska is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Greater Madawaska is $476,000, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.
Greater Madawaska has a population of 2,864 with a density of 7 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Greater Madawaska vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.5% |
Social Characteristics
Greater Madawaska vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Greater Madawaska is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.
Income: Greater Madawaska vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $81,000 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $52,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.2% |
| 183% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 39.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 27.3% |
The median home value in Greater Madawaska is $476,000, 69% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $476,000 |
| 69% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,345 |
Property Tax