Rangeley, ME

Maine · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
532 Population
$29,231 Median Income
$158,300 Home Value
$624 Median Rent
39°F Avg Temperature
0 Violent Crime / 100K
51.6 yrs Median Age
12.9% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.0
Economy
3.6
Affordability
2.5
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population532
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 100.0%

Economy

3.0/5
Median Income$29,231
Per Capita Income$31,935
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty Rate0.0%
County GDP$1,509M

Housing

3.6/5
Home Value (Census)$158,300
Zillow Value$484,417
Median Rent$624
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,497

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Depression28.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.5/5
Violent Crime0/100K
Property Crime765/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Jan / Jul12° / 65°
Rain43 in/yr
Snow123 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 34 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.64
Libraries (County)12

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute18 min
Work From Home4.4%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations15

How Rangeley Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$29,231
Home Value$158,300
Median Rent$624
Poverty Rate0.0%
Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
Unemployment5.7%
Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Avg Temperature39.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population532
Population Density205 per sq mi
Median Age51.6 years
Male41.9%
Female58.1%
Male 41.9%
Female 58.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 100%
White100.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability29.6%
Health Insurance86.8%

Income

61% below avg
Median Household Income$29,231
Per Capita Income$31,935
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$931
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$62,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.7%
Poverty Rate0.0%
Total Establishments (County)1,152
County GDP$1,509M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation105
Healthcare Facilities97
Retail Stores172
Manufacturing24
Total Establishments1,152

Industry Mix

Restaurants 105 Healthcare 97 Retail 172 Manufacturing 24

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$62,900
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,140

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.1 min
Work From Home4.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$158,300
Zillow Home Value Index$484,417

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied52.8%

Rental Costs

46% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$624

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedroom$1,497
3 Bedroom$1,951
4 Bedroom$2,190

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,140
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.25%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma12.5%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.8%
Regular Checkup75.8%
Premature Death Rate9,716 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access34.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)97
Restaurants (County)105

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime765.3 /100K
Burglary85.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft680.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

12°F Jan 65°F Jul
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Average39.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.6 in
Annual Snowfall123.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median34.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Land Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density205 per sq mi
Latitude44.9659°
Longitude-70.6521°
County FIPS23007

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53%
D 44.8%

Republican +8.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
High School+87.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.64

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density205 per sq mi
Land Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations15
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)15
Public Libraries (County)12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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