The Town FilesBowdoinham, Maine
Town in Sagadahoc County · population 3,047 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $405,500
- Household income
- $108,479
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 72 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 51.9
Bowdoinham is a town of 3,047 people in Sagadahoc County, Maine. The median home is worth $405,500, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Maine towns, better for families than 96% of Maine towns, more upscale than 84% of Maine towns.
- #3 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America
- #3 in The 50 Best Places for Young Families in America
- #3 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Maine
- #3 in The 10 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Maine
- #11 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Maine
- #18 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Maine
How Bowdoinham ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bowdoinham is worth $405,500, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $108,479, which is more affordable than 43% of Maine towns. 93.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bowdoinham | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $405,500 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | — | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $108,479 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.8% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Bowdoinham
| People | Bowdoinham | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.9 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 22.0% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 90.0% |
Weather in Bowdoinham
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 10.3°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 71.8 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowdoinham since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 29, 1963 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on August 2, 2011.
Severe weather in Sagadahoc County since 1996
Sagadahoc County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4764: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| July 6, 2023 | Flood | DR-4719: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoc County had 17,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,193 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Bowdoinham itself the ACS puts it at 13%.
Public schools in Bowdoinham
1 public school with 189 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoinham Community School | K-5 | 189 | 12.6 |
Towns near Bowdoinham
- Richmond, ME5.3 mi · 3,522 people · home $242,700
- Bowdoin, ME5.7 mi · 3,136 people · home $292,800
- Topsham, ME7.1 mi · 9,560 people · home $360,800
- Topsham, ME7.5 mi · 6,623 people · home $388,500
- Woolwich, ME7.5 mi · 3,068 people · home $254,500
- Bath, ME7.8 mi · 8,766 people · home $310,900
- Wiscasset, ME8.9 mi · 3,742 people · home $325,200
- Litchfield, ME9.5 mi · 3,586 people · home $243,900
Bowdoinham questions
Is Bowdoinham, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bowdoinham scores better for retirees than 42% of Maine towns and quieter than 79%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.9).
How much does a house cost in Bowdoinham?
The median owner-occupied home in Bowdoinham is valued at $405,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,479, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Bowdoinham?
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 10.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 71.8 inches of snow.
Does Bowdoinham get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bowdoinham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 29, 1963. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)