Maine
Dover-Foxcroft is a small town in Maine with a population of 2,758. Residents earn $51,919 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dover-Foxcroft receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dover-Foxcroft offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dover-Foxcroft is $51,919, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Dover-Foxcroft is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Dover-Foxcroft is below the national average at 321 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,074 per 100,000, near the national average.
30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Dover-Foxcroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 77.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,919 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,349 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,061 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,434 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,574 |
| County GDP | $2,439M |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 193 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,357 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.17% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $137,500 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,056 |
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,357 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.17% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 13.4% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,675/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Total Violent | 320.9/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 49.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 271.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,073.6/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 246.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,777.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.7 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 77.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 504 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2051°N, 69.2232°W |
| County FIPS | 23025 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 115 |
| Retail Stores | 193 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |