Winslow, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County

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 $297,406 Zillow
$953 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
149 Violent Crime/100K 1,081 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, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,100 home value, $953/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
149 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Winslow, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,506
25% below
$34,353 per capita
Home Value
$200,100
29% below
Zillow: $297,406
Median Rent
$953/mo
18% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
149/100K
61% below
1,081/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Winslow Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
71%
Rent
82%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winslow a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winslow residents earn a median household income of $56,506 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,353. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winslow is $200,100 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,406. Median rent is $953/month, with 23.7% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Winslow reports 149 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,081/100K.

Education

26.5% of adults in Winslow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population5,701
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,506
Per Capita$34,353
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,100
Rent$953
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$297,406
Housing Units2,583
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent149/100K
Property1,081/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation139 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Winslow was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.