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Cumberland Center, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,811 Population 665/sq mi density
$145,208 Median Income $60,085 per capita
$480,700 Home Value $727,982 Zillow
$784 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 869 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$145,208 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$480,700 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cumberland Center, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,208
93% above
$60,085 per capita
Home Value
$480,700
71% above
Zillow: $727,982
Median Rent
$784/mo
33% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
91% below
869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.7%
101% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
24% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
259 sunny days/yr

How Cumberland Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
193%
Home Value
171%
Rent
67%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
201%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cumberland Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cumberland Center residents earn a median household income of $145,208 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,085. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cumberland Center is $480,700 , 71% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,982. Median rent is $784/month, with 51.0% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Cumberland Center reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 869/100K.

Education

67.7% of adults in Cumberland Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (101% above the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cumberland Center has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population2,811
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,208
Per Capita$60,085
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372

Housing

A+
Home Value$480,700
Rent$784
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$727,982
Housing Units1,116
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property869/100K

Health

Obesity24.5%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation108 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.7%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+38.2%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries35

Did You Know?

The median home in Cumberland Center was built in 1978.
28.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.