Maine
Castine is a small town in Maine with a population of 926. Residents earn $143,229 per year, which is 91% above the national average.
Based on current data, Castine receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Castine stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Castine is $143,229, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Castine among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Castine is $658,200, making it a premium housing market at 133% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Castine is a highly educated community — 86.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Castine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches, including 71.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $143,229 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,183 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,602 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,980 |
| County GDP | $3,681M |
| Restaurants | 352 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 342 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,825 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.04% |
| Commute Time | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $658,200 |
| 133% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,825 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.04% |
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,940/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.8 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 71.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3940°N, 68.8060°W |
| County FIPS | 23009 |
Winner: Democrat by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 86.2% |
| 156% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 601/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 352 |
| Retail Stores | 342 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 12.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |