At a Glance
Median Income
$49,329
$33,812 per capita
Home Value
$183,200
Zillow: $240,504
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Old Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Town 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
Old Town residents earn a median household income of $49,329 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,812. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,980 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Town is $183,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,504. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 32.1% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Old Town reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 998/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.3% of adults in Old Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Town has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population7,439
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,329
Per Capita$33,812
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$3,681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,200
Rent$1,014
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$240,504
Housing Units3,737
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property998/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,940/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation162 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Old Town was founded in 1774.
The median home in Old Town was built in 1964.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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