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Bingham, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Somerset County County
Bingham, ME
At a Glance
How Bingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bingham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bingham residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,962. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,574 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bingham is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,376. Median rent is $367/month, with 23.7% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Bingham 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
18.7% of adults in Bingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bingham has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.