Mars Hill, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
934 Population 439/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $24,856 per capita
$126,200 Home Value $170,263 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,200 home value, $475/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mars Hill, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,667
38% below
$24,856 per capita
Home Value
$126,200
55% below
Zillow: $170,263
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Mars Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
45%
Rent
41%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mars Hill a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mars Hill residents earn a median household income of $46,667 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,856. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 Mars Hill is $126,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,263. Median rent is $475/month, with 25.3% 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 1965.

Education

13.2% of adults in Mars Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mars Hill has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population934
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$24,856
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,200
Rent$475
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$170,263
Housing Units457
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation433 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute16 min
Broadband65.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Mars Hill was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Presque Isle International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.