At a Glance
Median Income
$70,127
$24,033 per capita
Home Value
$66,100
Zillow: $187,313
Violent Crime
407/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Machias a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Machias residents earn a median household income of $70,127 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,033. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,778 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Machias is $66,100 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,313. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Machias reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
4.8% of adults in Machias hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Machias has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population675
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density689/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,127
Per Capita$24,033
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$3,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,100
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$187,313
Housing Units271
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,648 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute13 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Machias was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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