At a Glance
Median Income
$32,240
$26,000 per capita
Home Value
$115,300
Zillow: $165,360
Median Rent
$622/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
2,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
251 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rumford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $165,360. 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 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,646/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population4,017
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density510/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,240
Per Capita$26,000
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$2,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,300
Rent$622
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$165,360
Housing Units2,676
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property2,646/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary494/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,428/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation577 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Rumford was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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