Wisconsin
Maine is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 2,608. Residents earn $110,592 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Maine receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Maine stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Maine is $110,592, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Maine among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Maine is $262,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Maine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 54.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,592 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,252 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,833 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 792 |
| County GDP | $1,744M |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 110 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,583 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $262,100 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $356,612 |
| Median List Price | $529,900 |
| Median List Price | $529,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $902 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,583 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,877/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,356 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0580°N, 89.6813°W |
| County FIPS | 55069 |
Winner: Republican by 25.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.8% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Total Area | 43.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Retail Stores | 110 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |