At a Glance
Median Income
$127,043
$57,435 per capita
Home Value
$631,900
Zillow: $700,644
Median Rent
$1,538/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
10.1% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Machias residents earn a median household income of $127,043 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,435. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Machias is $631,900 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $700,644. Median rent is $1,538/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
36.5% of adults in Machias hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Machias has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population1,112
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$127,043
Per Capita$57,435
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B+
Home Value$631,900
Rent$1,538
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$700,644
Housing Units495
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation217 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Machias was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.