Maine
Eastport is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,230. Residents earn $46,205 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eastport receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Eastport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eastport is $46,205, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Eastport is $148,200, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Eastport is below the national average at 234 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 701 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Eastport has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 61.8 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 | $46,205 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,597 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,781 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,194 |
| County GDP | $1,474M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 132 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,373 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.63% |
| Commute Time | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
| Census Median | $148,200 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $230,123 |
| Census Median Rent | $538 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,373 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.63% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 13.4% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,437/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Total Violent | 233.6/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 77.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 155.8/100K |
| Total Property | 700.9/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 389.4/100K |
| Theft | 233.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 77.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.7 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9109°N, 67.0092°W |
| County FIPS | 23029 |
Winner: Republican by 23.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 338/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 132 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 16.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |