Hartland, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
572 Population 258/sq mi density
$61,917 Median Income $31,441 per capita
$115,400 Home Value $192,763 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$61,917 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $884/mo rent
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: $192,763
Median Rent
$884/mo
24% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 10.1% (181% 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 $192,763. 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.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population572
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,917
Per Capita$31,441
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,998M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,400
Rent$884
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$192,763
Housing Units265
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
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.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.