Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Somerset County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,758 Population 329/sq mi density
$51,919 Median Income $29,349 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $237,220 Zillow
$880 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,919 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,919
31% below
$29,349 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $237,220
Median Rent
$880/mo
24% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Dover-Foxcroft Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dover-Foxcroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
49%
Rent
76%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dover-Foxcroft a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dover-Foxcroft residents earn a median household income of $51,919 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,349. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% 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 Dover-Foxcroft is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,220. Median rent is $880/month, with 21.8% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Dover-Foxcroft reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 568/100K.

Education

30.9% of adults in Dover-Foxcroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dover-Foxcroft has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,758
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,919
Per Capita$29,349
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$2,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$880
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$237,220
Housing Units1,562
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property568/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,675/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
Elevation504 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Dover-Foxcroft was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.