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Brownville Junction, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Piscataquis County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
559 Population 873/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $25,981 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $111,513 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 2,466 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownville Junction, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$25,981 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
71% below
Zillow: $111,513
Median Rent
$919/mo
21% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
88% below
2,466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
251 sunny days/yr

How Brownville Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
29%
Rent
79%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownville Junction a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brownville Junction residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,981. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownville Junction is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,513. Median rent is $919/month, with 27.4% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Brownville Junction reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,466/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Brownville Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownville Junction has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population559
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$25,981
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$766M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$919
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$111,513
Housing Units259
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property2,466/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,532/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation388 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute36 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Brownville Junction was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.