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Old Orchard Beach, ME
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Old Orchard Beach, ME
At a Glance
How Old Orchard Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Orchard Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Old Orchard Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Old Orchard Beach residents earn a median household income of $65,842 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,456. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Orchard Beach is $317,800 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,517. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 32.6% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Old Orchard Beach reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,196/100K. The murder rate is 11.2/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Old Orchard Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Orchard Beach has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.