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Bucksport, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Hancock County County
Bucksport, ME
At a Glance
How Bucksport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bucksport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bucksport a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bucksport residents earn a median household income of $58,644 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,583. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% 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 Bucksport is $193,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,608. Median rent is $780/month, with 37.1% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Bucksport reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,117/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Bucksport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bucksport has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.