Bradley, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
872 Population 430/sq mi density
$61,625 Median Income $30,022 per capita
$162,900 Home Value $276,408 Zillow
$1,052 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,625 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $1,052/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradley, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,625
18% below
$30,022 per capita
Home Value
$162,900
42% below
Zillow: $276,408
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
10% below
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Bradley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bradley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
58%
Rent
90%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradley residents earn a median household income of $61,625 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,022. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,980 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradley is $162,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,408. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 31.1% 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 1961.

Education

22.0% of adults in Bradley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population872
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,625
Per Capita$30,022
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,900
Rent$1,052
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$276,408
Housing Units318
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,940/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation74 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradley was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.