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Danforth, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
Danforth, ME
At a Glance
How Danforth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danforth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Danforth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Danforth residents earn a median household income of $40,662 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,637. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,259 business establishments, including 341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danforth is $89,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,519. Median rent is $573/month, with 17.7% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Danforth reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,210/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Danforth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danforth has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.