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Casco, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
573 Population 175/sq mi density
$196,500 Home Value $420,009 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 5,147 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Casco, ME

At a Glance

Home Value
$196,500
30% below
Zillow: $420,009
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
5,147/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
24% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
234 sunny days/yr

How Casco Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Casco a Good Place to Live?

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

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Casco is $196,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,009. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Casco reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,147/100K.

Education

41.9% of adults in Casco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Casco has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population573
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$33,610
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125

Housing

Home Value$196,500
Rent
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$420,009
Housing Units547
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property5,147/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,327/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation490 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Casco was built in 1971.
44.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.