At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$23,219 per capita
Home Value
$118,500
Zillow: $157,764
Median Rent
$488/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
22.4% smoking rate
How Guilford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guilford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Guilford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Guilford residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,219. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,574 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guilford is $118,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,764. Median rent is $488/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 1975.
Education
6.6% of adults in Guilford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guilford has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population630
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$23,219
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$488
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$157,764
Housing Units317
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation472 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute16 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Guilford was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.