Rumford, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County
Rumford, ME
At a Glance
How Rumford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rumford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rumford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rumford residents earn a median household income of $32,240 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,000. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,839 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rumford is $115,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,226. Median rent is $622/month, with 29.9% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
Rumford reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,873/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Rumford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rumford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.