Washburn, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
958 Population 214/sq mi density
$39,688 Median Income $24,809 per capita
$89,600 Home Value $148,058 Zillow
$433 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$39,688 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,600 home value, $433/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Washburn, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,688
47% below
$24,809 per capita
Home Value
$89,600
68% below
Zillow: $148,058
Median Rent
$433/mo
63% below
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Washburn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
32%
Rent
37%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Washburn 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

Washburn residents earn a median household income of $39,688 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,809. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% 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 Washburn is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,058. Median rent is $433/month, with 28.2% 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 1972.

Education

23.7% of adults in Washburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Washburn has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population958
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,688
Per Capita$24,809
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,600
Rent$433
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$148,058
Housing Units468
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation605 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Washburn was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Presque Isle International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.