Fort Fairfield, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
Fort Fairfield, ME
At a Glance
How Fort Fairfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Fairfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Fairfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $46,654 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,518. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Fort Fairfield is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,116. Median rent is $460/month, with 37.4% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Fort Fairfield reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 389/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Fort Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.