At a Glance
Median Income
$92,311
$52,812 per capita
Home Value
$506,300
Zillow: $727,982
Median Rent
$1,694/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.2%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
259 sunny days/yr
How Yarmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yarmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yarmouth 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
Yarmouth residents earn a median household income of $92,311 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,812. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yarmouth is $506,300 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,982. Median rent is $1,694/month, with 30.0% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Yarmouth reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 445/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.2% of adults in Yarmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yarmouth has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population6,293
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,201/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,311
Per Capita$52,812
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
B+
Home Value$506,300
Rent$1,694
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$727,982
Housing Units2,243
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property445/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary47/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation73 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Yarmouth was built in 1970.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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