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Unity, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Waldo County County
Unity, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Unity a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $275,992. 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.
Safety & Crime
Unity reports 446 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,189/100K.
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 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.