Millinocket, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Penobscot County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,111 Population 725/sq mi density
$42,936 Median Income $29,094 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $157,934 Zillow
$555 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$42,936 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $555/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Millinocket, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,936
43% below
$29,094 per capita
Home Value
$86,500
69% below
Zillow: $157,934
Median Rent
$555/mo
52% below
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Millinocket Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
31%
Rent
48%
Poverty
183%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millinocket a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millinocket residents earn a median household income of $42,936 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,094. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,259 business establishments, including 341 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Millinocket is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,934. Median rent is $555/month, with 25.4% 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 1956.

Education

19.8% of adults in Millinocket hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Millinocket has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population4,111
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,936
Per Capita$29,094
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$9,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$555
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$157,934
Housing Units2,767
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation417 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Millinocket was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Houlton International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.