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Hartland, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
572 Population 258/sq mi density
$61,917 Median Income $31,441 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $174,358 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 846 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,917 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartland, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,917
18% below
$31,441 per capita
Home Value
$115,400
59% below
Zillow: $174,358
Median Rent
$884/mo
24% below
19.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
75% below
846/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
251 sunny days/yr

How Hartland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
41%
Rent
76%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hartland residents earn a median household income of $61,917 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,441. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,459 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hartland is $115,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,358. Median rent is $884/month, with 19.0% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Hartland reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 846/100K.

Education

4.0% of adults in Hartland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hartland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population572
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,917
Per Capita$31,441
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,998M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$884
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$174,358
Housing Units265
Rent Burden19.0%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property846/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,085/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation276 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Hartland was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.