Unity, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
320 Population 175/sq mi density
$25,795 Median Income $24,322 per capita
$156,500 Home Value $287,603 Zillow
$553 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$25,795 median income, 6.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$156,500 home value, $553/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Unity, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$25,795
66% below
$24,322 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
44% below
Zillow: $287,603
Median Rent
$553/mo
52% below
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Unity Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
34%
Home Value
56%
Rent
48%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Unity a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Unity residents earn a median household income of $25,795 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,322. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,459 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Unity is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,603. Median rent is $553/month, with 28.7% 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 1985.

Education

6.5% of adults in Unity hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Unity has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population320
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,795
Per Capita$24,322
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$1,998M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

B
Home Value$156,500
Rent$553
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$287,603
Housing Units251
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,085/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation177 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Unity was built in 1985.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
52.5% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.