Little Falls, ME

Maine · Metropolitan Area

Little Falls is a small town in Maine with a population of 735. Residents earn $129,911 per year, which is 73% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
735 Population 639/sq mi density
$129,911 Median Income $87,033 per capita
$358,700 Home Value
$2,196 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,911 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$358,700 home value, $2,196/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $129,911
73% higher than US avg
Home Value $358,700
27% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.8%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,196
89% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.7%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Little Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population735
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density639/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A+
Median Income$129,911
Per Capita$87,033
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$358,700
Rent$2,196
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity26.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation156 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute25 min
Libraries35

Is Little Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Little Falls receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Little Falls stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Little Falls is $129,911, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Little Falls among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Little Falls is $358,700, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,196 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Little Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Little Falls has a population of 735 with a density of 639 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

735
Total Population
639
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.6%
Female 62.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Little Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.7%
14% below US avg
Spanish32.3%
141% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Little Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Little Falls is $129,911, which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Little Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$129,911
73% above US avg
Per Capita Income$87,033
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
IRS Avg AGI$101,946

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,210
County GDP$34,616M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,133
Healthcare1,504
Retail1,447
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,839
124% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Little Falls is $358,700, 27% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,196 (89% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$358,700
27% above US avg
Median List Price$299,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,900
$/Sq Ft$299
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,196
89% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,839
124% above US avg
Effective Rate2.19%
In Little Falls, 26.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 16.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Little Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.7%
17% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.7%
Asthma12.3%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity16.7%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.6%
Checkup Rate77.5%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access85.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,504

Crime Rates: Little Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Little Falls has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.8 inches
31% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation156 ft (48 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density639/sq mi
Coordinates43.7354°N, 70.4354°W
County FIPS23005
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 36.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.6%
D 66.9%

Winner: Democrat by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.8%
41% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.64
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density639/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries35
Healthcare Facilities1,504
Restaurants1,133
Retail Stores1,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

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