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Dunstan, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,916 Population 606/sq mi density
$97,632 Median Income $57,021 per capita
$480,600 Home Value $493,517 Zillow
$1,722 Median Rent 44.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 2,286 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$97,632 median income, 0.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$480,600 home value, $1,722/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunstan, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,632
30% above
$57,021 per capita
Home Value
$480,600
70% above
Zillow: $493,517
Median Rent
$1,722/mo
48% above
44.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
2,286/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
47% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Dunstan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
130%
Home Value
170%
Rent
148%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunstan a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dunstan residents earn a median household income of $97,632 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,021. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dunstan is $480,600 , 70% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,517. Median rent is $1,722/month, with 44.4% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Dunstan reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,286/100K.

Education

49.5% of adults in Dunstan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunstan has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,916
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,632
Per Capita$57,021
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372

Housing

B+
Home Value$480,600
Rent$1,722
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$493,517
Housing Units894
Rent Burden44.4%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property2,286/100K

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation34 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries35

Did You Know?

The median home in Dunstan was built in 1992.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.