Kezar Falls, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
834 Population 1,083/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $23,598 per capita
$222,200 Home Value $377,301 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$222,200 home value, $893/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kezar Falls, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$23,598 per capita
Home Value
$222,200
21% below
Zillow: $377,301
Median Rent
$893/mo
23% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Kezar Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
79%
Rent
77%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kezar Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kezar Falls residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,598. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kezar Falls is $222,200 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,301. Median rent is $893/month, with 51.0% 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 1962.

Education

21.6% of adults in Kezar Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kezar Falls has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population834
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,083/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$23,598
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372

Housing

B+
Home Value$222,200
Rent$893
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$377,301
Housing Units317
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation351 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute36 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries35

Did You Know?

The median home in Kezar Falls was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.