City

Buxton, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Maine

👥8,451Population
💰$85,208Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂46.2Median Age
🏠$315,500Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓44.7%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 13.7%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other13.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads44.7% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate2,154 (34.9%)
Some College528 (8.6%)
Associates732 (11.9%)
Bachelors844 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree1,912 (31%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 31%Edu
HS Grad34.9%
Some College8.6%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,208 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$315,500 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,413/mo
Total Housing Units3,906
Vacant Units405

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Buxton, ME

Buxton is a city in Maine, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,451 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.2 years.

Economically, Buxton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,208 is near the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buxton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $315,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,413 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buxton is well-educated. 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.62%).

Buxton, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Buxton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04093 8,451 $85,208 $315,500 $1,413 2.0% 44.7% 75.4%