Old Town, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Old Town, Maine Summary
Life in Old Town research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Old Town over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Old Town:
The population in Old Town is 7,415.
The median home value in Old Town is $145,000.
The median income in Old Town is $43,474.
The cost of living in Old Town is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Old Town is $901.
The unemployment rate in Old Town is 1.6%.
The poverty rate in Old Town is 21.2%.
Table Of Contents
Old Town SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Old Town, ME Crime Report
63
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
854.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-63.23%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Old Town / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 63 | 854.6 | 1,264.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 27.1 | 108.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.6 | 12.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 13.6 | 58.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 61 | 827.5 | 1,156.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 108.5 | 148.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 51 | 691.8 | 943.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 27.1 | 63.8 | 282.7 |
Old Town, ME Cost Of Living
98
Old Town's Overall Cost Of Living
Old Town's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Old Town | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 104 | 100 | |
Old Town, ME Photos
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Rankings for Old Town in Maine
Map Of Old Town, ME
Best Places Around Old Town
Population over time in Old Town
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,453 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 7,549 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 7,594 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,655 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 7,726 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,756 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,799 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,831 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 7,874 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,886 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Old Town
| Race | Old Town | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.0% | 92.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 3.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Old Town
| Gender | Old Town | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Old Town for adults over 25
| Education | Old Town | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Old Town, Maine
| Income | Old Town | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.7% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
