Van Buren, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,614 Population 374/sq mi density
$35,200 Median Income $29,483 per capita
$90,200 Home Value $111,302 Zillow
$596 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$35,200 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $596/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Van Buren, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,200
53% below
$29,483 per capita
Home Value
$90,200
68% below
Zillow: $111,302
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Van Buren Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
32%
Rent
51%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Van Buren a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Van Buren residents earn a median household income of $35,200 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,483. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,396 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Van Buren is $90,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,302. Median rent is $596/month, with 26.6% 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 1958.

Education

9.3% of adults in Van Buren hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Van Buren has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,614
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,200
Per Capita$29,483
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,200
Rent$596
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$111,302
Housing Units963
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation515 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband66.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Van Buren was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Loring International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.7% of the population has a disability.
12.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.