Standish, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
344 Population 128/sq mi density
$373,100 Home Value $461,919 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Standish, ME

At a Glance

Home Value
$373,100
32% above
Zillow: $461,919
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Standish Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
132%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Standish a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Standish is $373,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,919. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

28.1% of adults in Standish hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Standish has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population344
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$41,919
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372

Housing

Home Value$373,100
Rent
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$461,919
Housing Units197
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation420 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries35

Did You Know?

The median home in Standish was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.