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Danforth, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
251 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
2,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,662 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $573/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$89,500
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$573/mo
51% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
252
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$89,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$145,519
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
78.1%
Owner-Occupied
21.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$573/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
43% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $89,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $145,519 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $573 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 78.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 252 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 17.7% |