Maine
Van Buren is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,614. Residents earn $35,200 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Van Buren receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Van Buren has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Van Buren is $35,200, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Van Buren is $90,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Van Buren is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 48 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,242 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Van Buren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 96.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 50.7% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 49.3% |
| 268% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,200 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,483 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,858 |
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,396 |
| County GDP | $3,670M |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Healthcare | 228 |
| Retail | 314 |
| Manufacturing | 75 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.24% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $90,200 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $101,697 |
| Census Median Rent | $596 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,828 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.24% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 14.5% |
| COPD | 10.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.4% |
| Physical Distress | 17.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Total Violent | 47.8/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 47.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,242.2/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 334.5/100K |
| Theft | 764.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 143.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 96.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1670°N, 67.9489°W |
| County FIPS | 23003 |
Winner: Republican by 26.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.3% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 374/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Restaurants | 145 |
| Retail Stores | 314 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |