Machias, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Washington County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,395
Population
517/sq mi density
$28,047
Median Income
$18,812 per capita
$117,800
Home Value
$181,315 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
144
Violent Crime/100K
624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,047 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$117,800
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
39.9%
39% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
744
Median year built: 1947
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$117,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$181,315
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
39.9%
Owner-Occupied
60.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$700/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1947
Average age of housing stock: 79 years
Homeownership Rate
39.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $117,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $181,315 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 39.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 744 |
| Median Year Built | 1947 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |