If you are moving to Maine, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles says a new resident must get a Maine license within 30 days of becoming a resident, and a 30-day window also applies to vehicle registration, which starts with excise tax at your town office (via a search summary). The Census Bureau reports a median gross rent of $1,139 and a median household income of $74,733 (2020–2024). This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Maine at a glance (U.S. Census Bureau)
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Population estimate | 1,414,874 | July 1, 2025 |
| Population (decennial census) | 1,362,359 | April 1, 2020 |
| Median gross rent | $1,139 | 2020–2024 |
| Median household income | $74,733 | 2020–2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (via a search summary). The U.S. comparison figures on the same table were $1,413 rent and $80,734 income.
First 90 days checklist
- Driver license: get a Maine license within 30 days of becoming a resident (Bureau of Motor Vehicles).
- Vehicle: pay excise tax at your town office, then register within 30 days; some BMV pages were noted as dated, so confirm at (207) 624-9000.
- Housing: compare destinations on the cities and regions guide and the real estate guide.
- Hiring help: we did not verify a state license lookup; ask for the license number and confirm it with the regulator.
- Support: dial 211; 988 for crisis support.
Getting around
See transportation.
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