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Madawaska, ME
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Madawaska, ME
At a Glance
How Madawaska Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Madawaska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Madawaska a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Madawaska residents earn a median household income of $42,708 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,593. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,396 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madawaska is $157,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,334. Median rent is $576/month, with 45.3% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Madawaska reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 956/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Madawaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madawaska has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.