Topsham, ME

Topsham, ME

At a Glance

How Topsham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Topsham a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Topsham residents earn a median household income of $80,545 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,164. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,340 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Topsham is $341,800 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,255. Median rent is $1,211/month, with 28.3% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Topsham reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,004/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

46.3% of adults in Topsham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Topsham has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

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