What are the schools like in South Eliot, ME?

South Eliot is served primarily by RSU 35/MSAD 35. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in South Eliot?

The median household income in South Eliot, ME is $91,457 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in South Eliot, ME?

South Eliot has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 55.8 inches.

South Eliot, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is South Eliot, ME affordable or expensive?

South Eliot's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Eliot is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $411,000 and the median rent is $1,570 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in South Eliot, ME?

South Eliot has a violent crime rate of 94.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 951.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Eliot, ME a Good Place to Live?

South Eliot is a small town of 3,686 in Maine, with a median household income of $91,457 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: South Eliot stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether South Eliot is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South Eliot city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

South Eliot's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in South Eliot costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	South Eliot, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$411,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,570	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,457	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

South Eliot's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.9 /100k

Property Crime

951.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

South Eliot is served primarily by RSU 35/MSAD 35. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	South Eliot, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 35/MSAD 35	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Eliot sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 55.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Eliot, ME
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	55.8"

Demographics

Metric	South Eliot, ME	National Avg
Population	3,686	—
Median Age	53.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	29.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kittery, ME 4 mi Portsmouth, NH 5 mi Dover, NH 6 mi Kittery Point, ME 6 mi South Berwick, ME 7 mi

ZIP Codes in South Eliot

South Eliot, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03903

South Eliot vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Eliot, ME affordable or expensive?

South Eliot's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts South Eliot roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $411,000 and median rent is $1,570/month.

What is the crime rate in South Eliot, ME?

South Eliot's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Eliot?

Public schools in South Eliot are operated by RSU 35/MSAD 35. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 44.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is South Eliot, ME a good place to live?

South Eliot, ME has a population of 3,686, a median household income of $91,457, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in South Eliot?

South Eliot averages 32.4°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 55.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in South Eliot?

South Eliot, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03903.

What is the population of South Eliot?

The population of South Eliot, Maine is 3,686 with a median age of 53.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Eliot?

Key numbers for living in South Eliot: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $411,000, median household income $91,457, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Eliot side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.