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Maine market data

Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types across Maine, with each type’s rank among the 50 states and DC.

Population, 2025
1,414,874
+3.7% since 2020
Households
597,159
Median household income
$74,733
+29.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$296,600
Jobs located here
617,161

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

An estimated 1,414,874 people live in Maine, in 597,159 households. Population estimates put the population change in Maine from 2020 to 2025 at +3.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Maine is $74,733 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

Set against the U.S., households in Maine spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (68).

Among the 50 states and DC, Maine ranks highest for dry cleaners (#1); clothing and shoe stores (#2); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (#2) by the Groundwork market score.

For its number of households, Maine has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (88% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dry cleaners (62% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Maine

Listings per 10,000 households, and the same as an index where 100 is the U.S. rate. Spending per listing is a year of household spending on the type’s whole line over its listings (for the real estate types, an index of housing costs per listing, where 100 is the U.S.). The rank puts the state’s Groundwork market score against the other 50 states and DC.

Every business type in Maine: listings, listings per 10,000 households against the U.S., spending per listing, official establishments, market score and rank among states
Business typeListingsPer 10k householdsVs. U.S. (100)Spending per listingOfficial establishmentsScoreRank among states
Food and drink
Restaurants and cafes6,666111.6102$344K3,02535#40 of 51
Sit-down restaurants3,38556.792$677K1,44637#42 of 51
Fast food and sandwich shops59510.075$3.8M1,01672#5 of 51
Pizza4417.493$5.2M1,01662#12 of 51
Coffee shops and cafes78213.1119$2.9M55831#45 of 51
Bakeries and dessert shops80013.4137$2.9M62026#47 of 51
Groceries and convenience
Grocery and convenience stores1,88731.6169$2.1M56733#46 of 51
Grocery stores5348.9131$7.4M35735#40 of 51
Convenience stores89615.0188$4.4M21036#45 of 51
Auto
Auto repair and car care2,51842.2118$208K1,07423#49 of 51
Auto repair shops1,60226.8125$327K84022#48 of 51
Collision repair and body shops1632.787$3.2M15553#20 of 51
Car washes and detailing2143.695$2.4M6856#18 of 51
Tire shops2043.489$2.6M11738#37 of 51
Oil change and quick lube370.686$14.1M3453#24 of 50
Gas stations63310.697$1.9M67635#42 of 51
Insurance agencies5869.863$1.6M45968#10 of 51
Beauty and personal care
Salons, barbers and spas2,38840.085$243K50464#7 of 51
Hair salons1,31322.094$443K29355#17 of 51
Barbershops2203.770$2.6M2066#9 of 51
Nail salons1983.355$2.9M7375#2 of 51
Spas and skin care59910.087$970K11458#16 of 51
Fitness and classes
Gyms, studios and classes97816.4110$524K35437#45 of 51
Gyms4918.2108$1M18941#35 of 51
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios2053.4142$2.5M18934#47 of 51
Martial arts and dance studios2824.796$1.8M16542#38 of 51
Health care
Doctors, dentists and clinics4,86081.496$143K1,60154#18 of 51
Dentists and orthodontists62610.580$1.1M45764#13 of 51
Primary care and pediatrics4237.199$1.6M53455#19 of 51
Urgent care and walk-in clinics120.240$57.9M1378#5 of 50
Chiropractors2764.685$2.5M18253#22 of 51
Physical therapy4106.9128$1.7M30427#46 of 51
Optometrists and eye care2183.790$3.2M11146#33 of 51
Pets
Pet businesses88114.8142$421K47216#49 of 51
Veterinarians2544.3130$1.5M23617#50 of 51
Pet grooming and boarding3485.8161$1.1M17815#48 of 51
Pet stores1312.2110$2.8M5818#48 of 51
Child care
Child care and preschools4487.5129$718K67431#43 of 51
Clothing and laundry
Clothing, shoes and laundry1,08118.178$1.2M45383#2 of 51
Clothing and shoe stores71512.074$1.8M37784#2 of 51
Laundromats1232.1131$10.6M5240#37 of 51
Dry cleaners300.538$43.6M2488#1 of 51
Home services
Home repair trades68411.593$2.7M1,55353#25 of 51
HVAC and plumbing3155.384$5.8M78156#19 of 51
Electricians2133.6144$8.6M66236#39 of 51
Roofing and gutters1562.672$11.7M11072#7 of 51
Lawn, cleaning and pest control5929.9118$1.3M1,46323#51 of 51
Landscaping and lawn care4146.9144$1.8M96422#50 of 51
House cleaning1111.986$6.7M44945#30 of 51
Pest control671.179$11.1M5054#21 of 51
Real estate
Real estate1,87031.381130 (index)1,42766#7 of 51
Real estate agents and brokers1,38923.376139 (index)81467#8 of 51
Property management2213.712386 (index)37541#36 of 51
Mortgage brokers and lenders2083.581130 (index)6770#5 of 51
Home inspectors520.915077 (index)3635#43 of 50
Funeral services
Funeral homes1412.4114$657K7962#17 of 51

Markets in Maine

Each market’s page covers every business type, with its figures against the state and the U.S.

Metro areas 3

Small-town markets 1

Counties 16

Questions

How fast is Maine growing?

Population estimates put Maine at 1,414,874 people in 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 597,159 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.0%, before inflation.

How much do households in Maine spend?

Households in Maine spend about $10.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $4B on groceries and $2.3B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Maine runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (68).

Which business types rank highest in Maine?

By the Groundwork market score, Maine’s highest ranks among the 50 states and DC are for dry cleaners (#1); clothing and shoe stores (#2); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (#2).

How does Maine compare with the U.S.?

Median household income in Maine is $74,733, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $296,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (88% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for dry cleaners (62% below the U.S. rate).

What is the Groundwork market score?

The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. Each business type is scored on its own, so a state can rank high for one type and low for another.

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