Median Income
$58,000
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.0%
344% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.0%
29% higher than US avg
How Aroostook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population313
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female47% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$35,600
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty16.0%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units155
Rent Burden0.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation315 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Aroostook a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Aroostook receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Aroostook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Aroostook is $58,000, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Aroostook is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.
Aroostook has a population of 313 with a density of 363 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
313
Total Population
2021 Census
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Aroostook vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
Social Characteristics
Aroostook vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Aroostook is $58,000, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Aroostook vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,000 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.0% |
| 344% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| 29% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Aroostook is $100,000, 65% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.9% |
| Housing Units | 155 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Aroostook vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Aroostook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8012°N, 67.7245°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |