Winslow, ME

Maine

Winslow is a small city in Maine with a population of 5,701. Residents earn $56,506 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,701 Population 952/sq mi density
$56,506 Median Income $34,353 per capita
$200,100 Home Value $284,884 Zillow
$953 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
131 Violent Crime/100K 1,701 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,506 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,100 home value, $953/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K (66% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,506
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,100
29% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 131/100K
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.5%
21% lower than US avg
Median Rent $953
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,701
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,506
Per Capita$34,353
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$8,569M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,100
Rent$953
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$284,884

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property1,701/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary249/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.5%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation139 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+94.7%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute20 min
Libraries18

Is Winslow a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winslow receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Winslow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winslow is $56,506, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winslow is $200,100, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Winslow is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,701 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Winslow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Winslow has a population of 5,701 with a density of 952 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.5%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

5,701
Total Population
952
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
6.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Winslow vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.0%
55% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winslow vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winslow is $56,506, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Winslow vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,506
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,353
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
IRS Avg AGI$68,050

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,431
County GDP$8,569M

Business (County)

Restaurants314
Healthcare472
Retail519
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,195
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Winslow is $200,100, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $953 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $284,884.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,100
29% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$284,884
Median List Price$272,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$272,000
$/Sq Ft$123
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio93.1%
Price Drops44.4%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$953
18% below US avg

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-Occupied64.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,195
48% above US avg
Effective Rate2.60%
In Winslow, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.5% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma13.1%
COPD8.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression30.5%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate78.3%
Premature Death9,353/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access59.5%
Healthcare Facilities472
Winslow has a violent crime rate of 131 per 100,000 residents, 66% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,701 per 100,000 (13% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent130.8/100K
66% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape26.2/100K
Robbery26.2/100K
Assault78.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,700.9/100K
13% below US avg
Burglary248.6/100K
Theft1,347.6/100K
Vehicle Theft104.7/100K
Arson13.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Winslow has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation139 ft (42 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density952/sq mi
Coordinates44.5534°N, 69.6085°W
County FIPS23011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.2%
D 47.5%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.5%
21% below US avg
High School+94.7%
School Test Score5.64
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density952/sq mi
Total Area6.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants314
Retail Stores519

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Work from Home9.0%

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