At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$50,008 per capita
Home Value
$204,100
Zillow: $267,604
Median Rent
$280/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.5%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.1% smoking rate
How Lubec Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lubec's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lubec a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lubec residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,008. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,194 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lubec is $204,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,604. Median rent is $280/month, with 30.7% 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 1938.
Education
60.5% of adults in Lubec hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lubec has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population320
Median Age67.8 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$50,008
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,474M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A
Home Value$204,100
Rent$280
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$267,604
Housing Units376
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,437/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+44.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Lubec was built in 1938.
38.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.