Newry, ME

This town of 461 residents needs 12 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
461 (2026)
Households
87
Median household income
$65,666 (2026)
Typical home value
$522,328
Owner-occupied
5%
Five-year housing need
12 units

Comparison to other Maine municipalities

Newry: $65,666 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$37K >$146K
Newry: None jobs to household ratio
<0.09 >1.67
Newry: No permit data
<0.1% >11.6%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Newry, ME is valued at $522,328, well above the Maine average of $294,704. Newry, ME's median household income of $65,666 falls well short of what is needed to afford the typical home, leaving a gap of about $60,816.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Newry, ME is a growing community of roughly 87 households, with population increasing at 2.1% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Newry, ME is relatively mixed, with 50+ unit multifamily as the most common type at 45%. Newry, ME is a heavily renter-occupied market, with just 5% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?