At a Glance
Median Income
$36,806
$25,559 per capita
Home Value
$102,800
Zillow: $188,028
Median Rent
$613/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
19.5% smoking rate
How Eagle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagle Lake 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
Eagle Lake residents earn a median household income of $36,806 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,559. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,396 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle Lake is $102,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,028. Median rent is $613/month, with 29.8% 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 1968.
Education
19.0% of adults in Eagle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Lake has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population378
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,806
Per Capita$25,559
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,800
Rent$613
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$188,028
Housing Units298
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation601 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband59.1%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Eagle Lake was built in 1968.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Aroostook Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.