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Belfast, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
Belfast, ME
At a Glance
How Belfast Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belfast's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Belfast a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Belfast residents earn a median household income of $61,322 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,129. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,459 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belfast is $307,700 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,497. Median rent is $986/month, with 30.5% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Belfast reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 565/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.2% of adults in Belfast hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belfast has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.