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Belfast, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,985
Population
205/sq mi density
$61,322
Median Income
$45,129 per capita
$307,700
Home Value
$371,497 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
565 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,322 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$307,700 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$307,700
9% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,095
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$307,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$371,497
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.3%
Owner-Occupied
32.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$986/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $307,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $371,497 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $986 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,095 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |