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Calais, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County
Calais, ME
At a Glance
How Calais Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calais's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Calais a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Calais residents earn a median household income of $48,654 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,240. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,194 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calais is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,838. Median rent is $815/month, with 29.7% 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.
Safety & Crime
Calais reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,052/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Calais hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calais has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.