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Randolph, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,479 Population 691/sq mi density
$52,917 Median Income $34,073 per capita
$157,000 Home Value $270,149 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 2,628 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,000 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Randolph, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,917
30% below
$34,073 per capita
Home Value
$157,000
44% below
Zillow: $270,149
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
2,628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 sunny days/yr

How Randolph Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
56%
Rent
67%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Randolph a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Randolph residents earn a median household income of $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,073. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Randolph is $157,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,149. Median rent is $779/month, with 28.8% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Randolph reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,628/100K.

Education

16.8% of adults in Randolph hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Randolph has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,479
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$34,073
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,000
Rent$779
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$270,149
Housing Units885
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property2,628/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation132 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Randolph was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.