Kezar Falls: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Kezar Falls is $58,083 (1.5× below York County median $88,333; 1.3× below Maine median $74,733), with homes at a median value of $234,100. The surrounding county supports 17,009 jobs (avg $50,809).
- $59,894 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Maine $72,602).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $58,083 — below the Maine median ($69,390). Poverty rate 6.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 85% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 18.4% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 84.6% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $29,210 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,749,518 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $59,894 (vs Maine $72,602) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $52,702 |
| Median Household Income | $58,083 (vs Maine $69,390) |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Retail |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $58,083 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.0% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.3% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 17,009 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $864,224,680 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,809 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 621,750 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% (vs Maine 2.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 421 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 59,452 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 141.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Animal Totals, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,361 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 13,942 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 657,539 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 12 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 32 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 40 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 34 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 21 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (7)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Mahant Bryant Pond 12 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 2.8 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | OXFORD HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $485,291,038 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,399.38 (vs Maine $10,736) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 57,777 people (vs Maine 11,151) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 8.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 37.7 years (vs Maine 41.0y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12