Housing by town in Aroostook County, Maine
Aroostook County, Maine has 70 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $784 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $574 in 2015–2019 (+36.6%; Up after inflation).
Crystal has the highest median gross rent ($1,563) and Smyrna the lowest ($425).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $784 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 25.5%
- Median household income
- $56,700
- Places
- 70
Cities, towns and townships in Aroostook County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allagash | $467 | 23.9% | $32,500 | $95,600 | $775 |
| Amity | — | 8.8% | $65,000 | $155,000 | $1,102 |
| Ashland | — | 33.9% | $46,838 | $125,000 | $1,511 |
| Blaine | $691 | 8.9% | $80,707 | — | $1,804 |
| Bridgewater | $768 | 15.3% | $65,417 | $154,900 | $1,417 |
| Caribou | $757 | 27.7% | $53,709 | $134,100 | $1,680 |
| Castle Hill | $950 | 5.7% | $54,250 | $145,300 | $1,449 |
| Caswell | $836 | 36.9% | $43,173 | $85,000 | $1,118 |
| Chapman | — | 5.5% | $93,125 | $185,700 | $1,850 |
| Crystal | $1,563 | 7.2% | $48,125 | $129,200 | $943 |
| Cyr Plantation | — | 0.0% | $88,125 | $164,600 | $1,196 |
| Dyer Brook | — | 6.9% | $73,409 | $135,000 | $1,606 |
| Eagle Lake | $508 | 19.4% | $60,208 | $221,200 | $1,861 |
| Easton | $510 | 14.2% | $53,309 | $163,800 | $1,435 |
| Fort Fairfield | $945 | 21.8% | $70,852 | $161,000 | $1,838 |
| Fort Kent | $926 | 21.1% | $56,270 | $160,700 | $2,317 |
| Frenchville | $545 | 15.2% | $55,461 | $137,300 | $1,295 |
| Garfield Plantation | — | 18.8% | $45,625 | $287,500 | $200 or less |
| Glenwood Plantation | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Grand Isle | $794 | 28.7% | $35,417 | $85,000 | $1,006 |
| Hamlin | — | 24.5% | $50,938 | $200,000 | $1,339 |
| Hammond | — | 0.0% | — | $129,200 | $1,136 |
| Haynesville | $1,333 | 20.6% | — | $77,100 | — |
| Hersey | — | 34.8% | $31,250 | $162,500 | $2,417 |
| Hodgdon | $695 | 15.2% | $54,519 | $159,300 | $1,614 |
| Houlton | $785 | 36.2% | $61,058 | $137,000 | $1,707 |
| Island Falls | $636 | 20.4% | $56,328 | $108,300 | $1,720 |
| Limestone | $754 | 38.8% | $49,938 | $98,400 | $1,332 |
| Linneus | — | 10.6% | $65,114 | $144,200 | $1,608 |
| Littleton | — | 17.5% | $74,219 | $159,800 | $1,556 |
| Ludlow | $988 | 9.6% | $62,500 | $133,900 | $1,655 |
| Macwahoc Plantation | — | 5.4% | $31,087 | — | $200 or less |
| Madawaska | $635 | 32.3% | $56,818 | $156,300 | $1,923 |
| Mapleton | $610 | 20.1% | $91,731 | $191,800 | $1,789 |
| Mars Hill | $488 | 29.4% | $65,273 | $163,600 | $1,843 |
| Masardis | — | 2.9% | $67,650 | $126,400 | $914 |
| Merrill | — | 8.8% | $65,536 | $131,600 | $1,449 |
| Monticello | $833 | 11.8% | $51,875 | $125,800 | $1,200 |
| Moro Plantation | — | 25.0% | $61,250 | $175,000 | $1,000 |
| Nashville Plantation | — | 55.6% | $46,750 | $162,500 | $200 or less |
| New Canada | — | 5.6% | $68,750 | $210,300 | $1,839 |
| New Limerick | $775 | 20.0% | $53,810 | $196,900 | $1,221 |
| New Sweden | $658 | 11.8% | $58,333 | $164,700 | $1,857 |
| Oakfield | $592 | 30.1% | $46,378 | $144,300 | $1,272 |
| Orient | — | 6.3% | — | $548,600 | — |
| Perham | — | 7.5% | $62,500 | $117,600 | $1,641 |
| Portage Lake | $1,100 | 6.3% | $60,000 | $202,200 | $1,721 |
| Presque Isle | $904 | 42.2% | $55,768 | $147,200 | $2,401 |
| Reed Plantation | — | 20.0% | $37,250 | $109,600 | — |
| Sherman | $672 | 11.6% | $49,444 | $115,200 | $1,328 |
| Smyrna | $425 | 4.6% | $57,750 | $117,100 | $1,200 |
| St. Agatha | $435 | 9.4% | $75,417 | $187,500 | $1,617 |
| St. Francis | $618 | 21.5% | $32,188 | $120,800 | $1,098 |
| St. John Plantation | $667 | 21.5% | $51,875 | $170,800 | $1,134 |
| Stockholm | $1,094 | 13.6% | $60,833 | $144,800 | $1,609 |
| Van Buren | $733 | 35.8% | $40,170 | $97,700 | $1,415 |
| Wade | — | 21.7% | $41,818 | $157,100 | $1,655 |
| Wallagrass | $932 | 15.4% | $48,833 | $194,900 | $1,470 |
| Washburn | $482 | 21.8% | $56,196 | $112,900 | $1,571 |
| Westfield | $950 | 16.7% | $52,917 | $134,400 | $1,550 |
| Westmanland | — | 15.2% | $63,750 | $222,900 | $1,827 |
| Weston | — | 6.9% | $58,942 | $171,700 | $1,500 |
| Winterville Plantation | — | 1.8% | $47,500 | $204,100 | $1,443 |
| Woodland | — | 1.7% | $64,464 | $150,300 | $1,807 |
Unincorporated communities in Aroostook County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Fairfield (community) | $453 | 20.7% | $56,452 | $158,300 | $1,710 |
| Fort Kent (community) | $901 | 34.2% | $50,513 | $152,900 | $2,159 |
| Houlton (community) | $814 | 35.8% | $59,236 | $129,600 | $1,690 |
| Limestone (community) | $605 | 36.3% | $52,607 | $97,100 | $1,276 |
| Madawaska (community) | $626 | 37.0% | $55,666 | $158,300 | $1,909 |
| Van Buren (community) | $733 | 38.3% | $38,851 | $97,900 | $1,335 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,300 | $32,200 | $51,450 |
| 2 people | $22,050 | $36,800 | $58,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,400 | $66,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,650 | $79,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,350 | $85,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,000 | $91,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,700 | $97,050 |
How the places in Aroostook County rank across Maine
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Crime reported to police in Aroostook County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 81 | 557 | 847 | 65,796 | 8 of 8 |
| 2025 | 46 | 69 | 417 | 625 | 66,685 | 8 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Aroostook County recorded 46 violent and 417 property crimes, 69 and 625 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Aroostook County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook County Sheriff's Office | 32,165 | 9 | 64 |
| Presque Isle Police Department | 8,717 | 20 | 138 |
| Caribou Police Department | 7,309 | 6 | 65 |
| Houlton Police Department | 5,994 | 2 | 100 |
| Fort Kent Police Department | 4,182 | 4 | 21 |
| Madawaska Police Department | 3,839 | 2 | 13 |
| Fort Fairfield Police Department | 3,286 | 3 | 15 |
| Ashland Police Department | 1,193 | 0 | 1 |
ZIP codes in Aroostook County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04730 | 10,106 | $778 | $145,200 | $61,980 | 27.5% |
| 04736 | 9,025 | $757 | $139,000 | $54,368 | 24.4% |
| 04769 | 8,736 | $904 | $147,200 | $55,768 | 42.2% |
| 04743 | 4,770 | $918 | $165,800 | $56,422 | 20.2% |
| 04756 | 3,341 | $635 | $160,100 | $56,136 | 36.3% |
| 04742 | 3,309 | $945 | $161,000 | $70,852 | 21.8% |
| 04757 | 2,627 | $611 | $189,200 | $84,042 | 15.3% |
| 04785 | 2,073 | $734 | $114,200 | $41,528 | 33.4% |
| 04750 | 1,815 | $800 | $96,600 | $48,750 | 38.8% |
| 04786 | 1,599 | $492 | $115,100 | $55,326 | 21.8% |
| 04740 | 1,433 | $510 | $163,800 | $53,309 | 14.2% |
| 04732 | 1,427 | — | $127,700 | $49,479 | 28.8% |
| 04758 | 1,405 | $488 | $162,200 | $65,156 | 29.1% |
| 04747 | 1,316 | $713 | $120,200 | $56,795 | 15.7% |
| 04776 | 999 | $672 | $119,000 | $47,115 | 10.7% |
| 04745 | 971 | $545 | $137,300 | $55,461 | 15.2% |
| 04772 | 842 | $435 | $187,500 | $75,417 | 9.4% |
| 04739 | 825 | $508 | $214,500 | $59,028 | 13.7% |
| 04734 | 804 | $691 | $187,500 | $79,219 | 8.0% |
| 04780 | 783 | $488 | $123,800 | $62,727 | 7.0% |
| 04459 | 750 | $488 | $112,000 | $48,750 | 21.6% |
| 04471 | 730 | $483 | $160,400 | $47,500 | 16.5% |
| 04760 | 674 | $833 | $125,800 | $51,875 | 11.8% |
| 04763 | 629 | $592 | $144,300 | $46,378 | 30.1% |
| 04774 | 624 | $493 | $99,800 | $32,250 | 22.4% |
| 04773 | 550 | — | $140,000 | $68,571 | 5.0% |
| 04783 | 545 | $950 | $221,900 | $75,625 | 11.1% |
| 04781 | 528 | $932 | $189,800 | $49,583 | 14.8% |
| 04762 | 494 | $658 | $164,700 | $58,333 | 11.8% |
| 04735 | 492 | $759 | $154,900 | $64,750 | 16.7% |
| 04733 | 465 | — | $126,600 | $59,050 | 27.6% |
| 04779 | 446 | — | $172,200 | $74,438 | 0.0% |
| 04746 | 407 | $794 | $85,000 | $35,417 | 28.7% |
| 04787 | 382 | $950 | $150,000 | $53,542 | 17.3% |
| 04768 | 374 | $1,100 | $202,200 | $60,000 | 6.3% |
| 04761 | 372 | $775 | $196,900 | $53,810 | 20.0% |
| 04766 | 326 | — | $117,600 | $62,500 | 7.5% |
| 04497 | 311 | $950 | $96,900 | $48,958 | 19.1% |
| 04451 | 217 | — | $67,000 | $31,957 | 7.5% |
| 04764 | 88 | — | — | — | 63.4% |
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Questions about Aroostook County
What is the crime rate in Aroostook County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Aroostook County recorded 69 violent and 625 property crimes per 100,000 residents (46 violent and 417 property crimes in all).
Which place in Aroostook County has the highest rent?
Crystal has the highest median gross rent, $1,563 (±$922) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Aroostook County has the lowest rent?
Smyrna has the lowest median gross rent, $425 (±$63) a month.
What is the median rent in Aroostook County, Maine?
The median gross rent in Aroostook County is $784 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aroostook County, Maine
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aroostook County, Maine
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Aroostook County, ME
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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