Median Income
$62,000
17% lower than US avg
Home Value
$125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.9%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$444
62% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
5% higher than US avg
How Pohénégamook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,481
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,000
Per Capita$42,640
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty13.0%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$444
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,170
Rent Burden5.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation735 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+22.7%
Graduate+2.2%
Is Pohénégamook a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pohénégamook receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pohénégamook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pohénégamook is $62,000, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pohénégamook is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $444 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.7% have completed high school.
Pohénégamook has a population of 2,481 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
2,481
Total Population
2021 Census
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Pohénégamook vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.4% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Spanish | 99.2% |
| 640% above US avg |
Social Characteristics
Pohénégamook vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Pohénégamook is $62,000, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Pohénégamook vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $62,000 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,640 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.6% |
| 111% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| 5% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
The median home value in Pohénégamook is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $444 (62% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $444 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,170 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Pohénégamook vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Pohénégamook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 131.3 sq mi (340.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4632°N, 69.2267°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |