The state of Maine has 102 independent living communities, with 296 total senior care providers operating in the state. Costs of independent living communities in Maine generally range between $1,760 and $4,422 per month, with the median cost coming in around $32,670 per year. The national median cost for the entire country is around $1,925 per month.
The highest independent living costs in the state of Maine are found in the Portland-South Portland metro area where prices range from $2,640 per month up to $3,793 per month, with a median cost of approximately $36,353 yearly. The lowest independent living prices in Maine are in the Lewiston-Auburn area, where they average about $30,096 annually and range between $1,597 and $3,094 per month.
The SeniorScore™ for Maine is 68. The state has a combined population of around 1,328,255, which makes it the 41st biggest state in the nation. Among this population, approximately 35% are 55 years of age or older. On average, residents have a life span of around 79.2 years.
The mean household income in Maine is $62,168, with median earnings of approximately $49,422. People who live in the state bring in about $26,184 on an individual basis. The state has a very high general cost of living. Currently, it has an unemployment rate of roughly 7.18%.
Average temperatures in Maine generally range between 34.6 and 55.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, it has a very cold climate, with a mean annual temperature of around 45.4 degrees.