Old Town

Old Town, Maine Overview

Old Town scores 56.4/100 overall (B+), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Maine — below the state composite of 77.3. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 94/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 22/100.

Income & Employment in Old Town

Old Town’s median income of $49,329 is 28% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.7% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Safety in Old Town

Old Town’s violent crime rate of 26.8 per 100,000 is well below both the Maine rate of 100 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1313.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Old Town

The median home value is $183,200. Median monthly rent is $1,014. Renters spend 24.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Old Town

The adult obesity rate in Old Town is 37.3%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.3%. Residents report an average of 20.6 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Old Town

Old Town has a high school graduation rate of 77%. The student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $18,568 per student, well above the national median. The city has 3 public schools serving 1,306 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Old Town

The annual average temperature in Old Town is 47°F. Summers average 66.4°F. Winters average 26.6°F. Precipitation is abundant at 56.6 inches per year.

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