Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
13%
Over 65
33%
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach, ME Area Guide
Avg Rent
$587
Population
12,622
Renter Mix
35% Rent
One of Maine’s premier beachfront towns
Beach
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Resort
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Family-Friendly
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Coastal
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Entertainment
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Located along Saco Bay, Old Orchard Beach is a small coastal town. Filled with beachside homes, campgrounds, lush parks, scenic shorelines, and family-friendly activities, the community embraces a laid-back, resort-like lifestyle.
Spend a day on the green at the Dunegrass Golf Club or enjoy a classic day on the boardwalk at the Old Orchard Beach Pier. Families and friends flock to waterfront Palace Playland for its huge arcade, ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel, and more. Less than a block over from the pier, you’ll have access to tons of eateries along Old Orchard Street serving up casual fare from flavorful poutine to classic Maine lobster rolls. You’ll find even more options for entertainment with several waterparks, movie theaters, and hiking trails nearby. Consistently voted one of the best beaches in Maine, Old Orchard truly has something for everyone and it’s not hard to see why you should rent your next apartment here!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,249
Average: $83,717
Education
4,835
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,862
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Old Orchard Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Old Orchard Beach, ME is $587 for one bedroom, and $1,725 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Orchard Beach has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$587/month
0 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,516/month
645 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Old Orchard Beach, ME is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ferry Beach State Park
- Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
- Harris Farm
- Pumpkin Valley Farm
- Crescent Beach State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portland International Jetport
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.