Calais, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,087
Population
90/sq mi density
$48,654
Median Income
$31,240 per capita
$111,800
Home Value
$161,398 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
64
Violent Crime/100K
1,401 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,654 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$111,800
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,813
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$111,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$161,398
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.8%
Owner-Occupied
32.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$815/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $111,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $161,398 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $815 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,813 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |