At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$27,962 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $204,376
Median Rent
$367/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bingham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 12.5% (247% 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.
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 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population613
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$27,962
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$367
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$204,376
Housing Units436
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation431 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute38 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bingham was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.