Topsham, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Sagadahoc County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,962 Population 631/sq mi density
$80,545 Median Income $51,164 per capita
$341,800 Home Value $471,627 Zillow
$1,211 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
41 Violent Crime/100K 968 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$80,545 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$341,800 home value, $1,211/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Topsham, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,545
7% above
$51,164 per capita
Home Value
$341,800
21% above
Zillow: $471,627
Median Rent
$1,211/mo
4% above
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
89% below
968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
37% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
107%
Home Value
121%
Rent
104%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
137%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Topsham a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.9% (36% above 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 $471,627. 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 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 968/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population6,962
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,545
Per Capita$51,164
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$3,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,215

Housing

A
Home Value$341,800
Rent$1,211
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$471,627
Housing Units3,125
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property968/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation76 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Topsham was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.