Machias, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County
Machias, ME
At a Glance
How Machias Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Machias's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Machias a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Machias residents earn a median household income of $28,047 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,812. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% 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 Machias is $117,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,315. Median rent is $700/month, with 33.1% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Machias reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 624/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Machias hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Machias has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.