At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$31,776 per capita
Home Value
$74,600
Zillow: $189,900
Median Rent
$861/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
21.6% smoking rate
How Anson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anson residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,776. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anson is $74,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,900. Median rent is $861/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
7.2% of adults in Anson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anson has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population687
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$31,776
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,600
Rent$861
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$189,900
Housing Units393
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation321 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Anson was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.