Eastport, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,230 Population 338/sq mi density
$46,205 Median Income $35,597 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $247,711 Zillow
$538 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,205 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $538/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Eastport, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,205
39% below
$35,597 per capita
Home Value
$148,200
47% below
Zillow: $247,711
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
12% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Eastport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
53%
Rent
46%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eastport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eastport residents earn a median household income of $46,205 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,597. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,194 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eastport is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,711. Median rent is $538/month, with 32.0% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Eastport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 153/100K.

Education

37.9% of adults in Eastport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eastport has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,230
Median Age62.9 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,205
Per Capita$35,597
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,474M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$538
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$247,711
Housing Units1,040
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property153/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death13,437/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation47 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Eastport was built in 1938.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.