Danforth, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
507 Population 204/sq mi density
$40,662 Median Income $19,637 per capita
$89,500 Home Value $145,519 Zillow
$573 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,662 median income, 19.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $573/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Danforth, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,662
46% below
$19,637 per capita
Home Value
$89,500
68% below
Zillow: $145,519
Median Rent
$573/mo
51% below
17.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
19.2%
433% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
32%
Rent
49%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
533%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Danforth 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

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 19.2% (433% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population507
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,662
Per Capita$19,637
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$9,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$573
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$145,519
Housing Units252
Rent Burden17.7%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation378 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Danforth was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Houlton International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.