Limestone, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,120 Population 423/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $30,185 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $128,987 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $580/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Limestone, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,667
47% below
$30,185 per capita
Home Value
$91,500
68% below
Zillow: $128,987
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Limestone Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
32%
Rent
50%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Limestone a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Limestone residents earn a median household income of $39,667 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,185. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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 Limestone is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,987. Median rent is $580/month, with 27.8% 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 1956.

Education

16.4% of adults in Limestone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Limestone has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,120
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans20.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,667
Per Capita$30,185
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent$580
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$128,987
Housing Units559
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation614 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Limestone was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Loring International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.