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Van Buren, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,614
Population
374/sq mi density
$35,200
Median Income
$29,483 per capita
$90,200
Home Value
$101,697 Zillow
$596
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
406 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$35,200 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $596/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$90,200
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
963
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$90,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$101,697
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.2%
Owner-Occupied
35.8%
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:
$596/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $90,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $101,697 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $596 |
| 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 | 64.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 963 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 26.6% |