Thomaston, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Knox County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,021
Population
953/sq mi density
$48,563
Median Income
$27,921 per capita
$258,700
Home Value
$339,113 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
35.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
36
Violent Crime/100K
3,767 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,563 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$258,700 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$258,700
8% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.0%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,032
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$258,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$339,113
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
67.0%
Owner-Occupied
33.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$861/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
67.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $258,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $339,113 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,032 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 35.9% |