Corinna, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
636 Population 299/sq mi density
$48,393 Median Income $22,831 per capita
$121,400 Home Value $190,198 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 42.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$48,393 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $1,094/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Corinna, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,393
36% below
$22,831 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
57% below
Zillow: $190,198
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Corinna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
43%
Rent
94%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corinna a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Corinna residents earn a median household income of $48,393 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,831. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,459 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Corinna is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,198. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 42.6% 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 1973.

Education

6.6% of adults in Corinna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Corinna has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population636
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,393
Per Capita$22,831
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,998M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$1,094
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$190,198
Housing Units275
Rent Burden42.6%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,085/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
Elevation286 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Corinna was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.