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Dexter, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Somerset County County
Dexter, ME
At a Glance
How Dexter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dexter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dexter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dexter residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,403. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,574 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $153,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,455. Median rent is $883/month, with 34.4% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,199/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.