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A traditional Maine fishing village on Moosabec Reach, known for lobstering and boat building.

🌲 Did you know? Jonesport is famous for its lobsterboat races, held every Fourth of July.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Jonesport, Maine (2026)

As of July 2026, the typical home in Jonesport is worth about $211,000 — about 43% below the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $260 a month, the median household income is $65,938.

Typical home value $211,000 Zillow, July 2026
vs. U.S. typical home -43% $372,000
Median rent (monthly) $260 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $65,938 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 634 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.

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How much does a house cost in Jonesport, Maine?

The typical home value in Jonesport is about $211,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 43% below the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Jonesport, Maine?

Typical rent in Jonesport runs about $260 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Jonesport, Maine?

The median household income in Jonesport is about $65,938, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Essential services in Jonesport

Electricians Essential
Stanley Electric · Southwest Harbor
2072445425
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Marine & Boating
Moosabec Marine ★ 4.8
(207) 497-2196
Jonesport Shipyard ★ 4.0
(207) 497-2701
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