At a Glance
Home Value
$352,900
Zillow: $391,395
Bachelor's Degree+
51.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
31.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
15.5% smoking rate
How Bowdoinham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bowdoinham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bowdoinham a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bowdoinham is $352,900 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,395. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
51.5% of adults in Bowdoinham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bowdoinham has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population768
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,354
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty31.8%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
Home Value$352,900
Rent
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$391,395
Housing Units327
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation120 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Bowdoinham was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.