Mapleton, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
582 Population 194/sq mi density
$67,900 Median Income $29,066 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $252,230 Zillow
$353 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,900 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $353/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mapleton, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,900
10% below
$29,066 per capita
Home Value
$152,500
46% below
Zillow: $252,230
Median Rent
$353/mo
70% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Mapleton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mapleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
54%
Rent
30%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mapleton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mapleton residents earn a median household income of $67,900 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,066. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Mapleton is $152,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,230. Median rent is $353/month, with 32.3% 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 1973.

Education

23.5% of adults in Mapleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mapleton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population582
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,900
Per Capita$29,066
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,500
Rent$353
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$252,230
Housing Units311
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation568 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute42 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Mapleton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Presque Isle International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.