Median Income
$55,600
26% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.4%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$544
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment
31.8%
783% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.6%
42% higher than US avg
How Eastport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population527
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,600
Per Capita$31,900
Unemployment31.8%
Poverty17.6%
Commute10 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$544
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units265
Rent Burden15.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation46 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+36.2%
Graduate+2.1%
Is Eastport a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Eastport receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Eastport has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Eastport is $55,600, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 31.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Eastport is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $544 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.2% have completed high school.
Eastport has a population of 527 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
527
Total Population
2021 Census
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
The median household income in Eastport is $55,600, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 31.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $55,600 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 31.8% |
| 783% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 10.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 93.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Eastport is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $544 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $544 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.4% |
| Housing Units | 265 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Eastport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6499°N, 53.7481°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |