What kinds of homes are in South Thomaston, ME?

Name: Types of homes in South Thomaston, ME, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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South Thomaston, ME has 812 (±92) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 71 homes per square mile of land.

90.6% are detached single-family houses.

2.5% are in buildings of two to four units.

1.2% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 812 (±92)
Detached houses: 90.6%
2–4 unit buildings: 2.5%
5+ unit buildings: 1.2%

Homes in South Thomaston by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	South Thomaston	Knox County	Maine	United States
Single-family, detached	90.6% (±4.1 points)	79.4%	70.0%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	0.2% (±0.3 points)	2.0%	2.6%	6.2%
2 units	2.5% (±1.6 points)	5.2%	4.7%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	0.0% (±3.3 points)	3.3%	5.5%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	1.2% (±2.0 points)	1.6%	3.7%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.7%	1.8%	4.3%
20 or more units	0.0% (±3.3 points)	2.0%	3.6%	10.3%
Mobile home	5.4% (±3.1 points)	5.8%	8.2%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±3.3 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%

In South Thomaston, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Knox County (4.3%).

It is also lower than in Maine (9.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near South Thomaston

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Thomaston
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
South Thomaston	—	1.2% (±5.1 points)	—
Owls Head	3.4 mi	0.3% (±3.7 points)	Not measurably different
Thomaston (community)	3.7 mi	5.2% (±5.0 points)	Not measurably different
Thomaston	5.0 mi	3.9% (±3.9 points)	Not measurably different
Rockland	5.8 mi	14.9% (±5.5 points)	Higher
Cushing	6.5 mi	0.3% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different
Warren	8.2 mi	1.1% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Rockport	9.2 mi	0.0% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
St. George	10 mi	0.5% (±1.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rockland, ME (14.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Knox County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Rockland	14.9% (±5.5 points)
2	Camden	8.3% (±4.2 points)
3	Thomaston	3.9% (±3.9 points)
4	Union	2.9% (±4.3 points)
5	South Thomaston	1.2% (±5.1 points)
6	Warren	1.1% (±2.7 points)
7	North Haven	0.8% (±5.0 points)
8	Vinalhaven	0.6% (±3.2 points)
9	St. George	0.5% (±1.9 points)
10 (tie)	Cushing	0.3% (±4.2 points)
10 (tie)	Owls Head	0.3% (±3.7 points)

Showing 11 of 18 places in Knox County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South Thomaston

How many homes are in South Thomaston?

South Thomaston, ME has an estimated 812 (±92) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in South Thomaston houses or apartments?

90.6% are detached houses and 0.2% attached houses, while 3.7% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in South Thomaston?

2.5% of homes in South Thomaston are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Thomaston town, Knox County, Maine

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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