Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach, Maine Overview

Old Orchard Beach scores 58.4/100 overall (B+), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Maine — below the state composite of 77.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 85/100, while Economy lags at 38/100.

Income & Employment in Old Orchard Beach

The median household income in Old Orchard Beach is $65,842, 4% below the statewide median of $68,810.

Safety in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach’s violent crime rate of 200.8 per 100,000 runs above the Maine average of 100. The property crime rate is 1278.4 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Old Orchard Beach

The median home value is $317,800. Median monthly rent is $1,120. Renters spend 20.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Old Orchard Beach

The adult obesity rate in Old Orchard Beach is 34% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 12.1%. Residents report an average of 16.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach has a high school graduation rate of 84%. The student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $26,788 per student, well above the national median. The city has 3 public schools serving 639 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Old Orchard Beach

The annual average temperature in Old Orchard Beach is 49.4°F. Summers average 66.8°F. Winters average 32.3°F. Precipitation is abundant at 56.5 inches per year.

Frequently Asked Questions