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Washburn, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County
Washburn, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is Washburn a Good Place to Live?
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 5.0% (39% 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 $135,960. 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.
Safety & Crime
Washburn reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,218/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.