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Anson, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
687 Population 528/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $31,776 per capita
$74,600 Home Value $164,477 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
21 Violent Crime/100K 2,193 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,600 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Anson, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,083
31% below
$31,776 per capita
Home Value
$74,600
74% below
Zillow: $164,477
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
94% below
2,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
26%
Rent
74%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Anson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 3.3% (8% below 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 $164,477. 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.

Safety & Crime

Anson reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,193/100K.

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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population687
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$31,776
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,600
Rent$861
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$164,477
Housing Units393
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent21/100K
Property2,193/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.