Cumberland Center, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
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
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$145,208 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$480,700 home value, $784/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
67.7%
101% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
24% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cumberland Center a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 3.3% (8% 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.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,811
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,208
Per Capita$60,085
Unemployment3.3%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
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.