Vanceboro, ME

Maine

Vanceboro is a small town in Maine with a population of 158. Residents earn $53,500 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
158 Population 219/sq mi density
$53,500 Median Income $38,477 per capita
$112,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,500
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.6%
89% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Vanceboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population158
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,500
Per Capita$38,477
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,474M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation380 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+87.8%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute37 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries18

Is Vanceboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vanceboro receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Vanceboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vanceboro is $53,500, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vanceboro is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Vanceboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches, including 86.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Vanceboro has a population of 158 with a density of 219 people per square mile. The median age is 58.7 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 5.7% Black.

Population

158
Total Population
219
People / sq mi
58.7yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Vanceboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vanceboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vanceboro is $53,500, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Vanceboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,500
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,477
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$50,781

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,194
County GDP$1,474M

Business (County)

Restaurants76
Healthcare107
Retail132
Manufacturing38

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,373
54% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vanceboro is $112,500, 60% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,500
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,373
54% above US avg
Effective Rate4.78%
In Vanceboro, 37.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 29.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Vanceboro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma12.2%
COPD9.2%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity29.6%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress16.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate72.3%
Premature Death13,437/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access35.1%
Healthcare Facilities107

Crime Rates: Vanceboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Vanceboro has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall86.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation380 ft (116 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates45.5672°N, 67.4292°W
County FIPS23029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.5-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 23.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.6%
89% below US avg
High School+87.8%
School Test Score5.64
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density219/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants76
Retail Stores132

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

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