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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$156,500
44% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$553/mo
52% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.2%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
251
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$156,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$287,603
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.2%
Owner-Occupied
53.8%
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:
$553/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
46.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $156,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,603 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $553 |
| 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 | 46.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 251 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 28.7% |