At a Glance
Median Income
$143,229
$32,183 per capita
Home Value
$658,200
Zillow: $303,688
Bachelor's Degree+
86.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
13.3% smoking rate
How Castine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castine a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castine residents earn a median household income of $143,229 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,183. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Castine is $658,200 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,688. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
86.2% of adults in Castine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(156% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castine has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population926
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,229
Per Capita$32,183
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A
Home Value$658,200
Rent
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$303,688
Housing Units442
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation64 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+86.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+53.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute12 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Castine was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.