Housing by town in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, Maine has 23 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $802 (±$102) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $635 in 2015–2019 (+26.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Temple has the highest median gross rent ($1,458) and Wilton the lowest ($446).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $802 (±$102)
- Households that rent
- 23.7%
- Median household income
- $58,675
- Places
- 23
Cities, towns and townships in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | $465 | 21.3% | $63,125 | $141,700 | $1,469 |
| Carrabassett Valley | — | 5.5% | $88,750 | $343,600 | $1,618 |
| Carthage | $811 | 11.9% | $79,107 | $144,300 | $1,239 |
| Chesterville | $1,088 | 13.6% | $61,635 | $214,000 | $2,194 |
| Coplin Plantation | — | 0.0% | $51,875 | $321,900 | $2,395 |
| Dallas Plantation | — | 11.5% | $77,500 | — | $2,460 |
| Eustis | $916 | 38.2% | $32,118 | $262,200 | $1,542 |
| Farmington | $902 | 44.9% | $54,276 | $166,600 | $1,958 |
| Industry | $1,049 | 14.0% | $63,056 | $205,600 | $1,793 |
| Jay | $759 | 17.3% | $70,238 | $168,600 | $2,245 |
| Kingfield | — | 11.3% | $47,750 | $194,300 | $2,180 |
| New Sharon | $961 | 9.8% | $63,889 | $171,200 | $1,889 |
| New Vineyard | $925 | 9.3% | $61,806 | $190,000 | $2,136 |
| Phillips | $483 | 16.7% | $45,385 | $190,800 | $2,582 |
| Rangeley | $671 | 27.4% | $58,243 | $424,700 | $2,482 |
| Rangeley Plantation | — | 32.6% | — | — | $3,194 |
| Sandy River Plantation | — | 9.3% | $61,250 | $403,600 | $1,329 |
| Strong | $920 | 15.4% | $47,557 | $183,900 | $1,950 |
| Temple | $1,458 | 7.3% | $56,087 | $210,200 | $2,367 |
| Weld | — | 6.3% | $62,083 | $268,600 | $1,308 |
| Wilton | $446 | 20.2% | $63,396 | $202,000 | $2,344 |
Unincorporated communities in Franklin County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington (community) | $871 | 65.0% | $41,033 | $169,900 | $1,783 |
| Wilton (community) | $605 | 34.7% | $48,177 | $166,200 | $2,094 |
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 Franklin County rank across Maine
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Crime reported to police in Franklin County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 145 | 254 | 820 | 30,981 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 28 | 90 | 280 | 896 | 31,267 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 33 | 106 | 224 | 717 | 31,263 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 33 violent and 224 property crimes, 106 and 717 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 Franklin County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 12,091 | 9 | 58 |
| Farmington Police Department | 8,516 | 9 | 102 |
| Jay Police Department | 4,687 | 8 | 36 |
| Wilton Police Department | 3,903 | 7 | 21 |
| Rangeley Police Department | 1,348 | 0 | 4 |
| Carrabassett Valley Police Department | 718 | 0 | 3 |
ZIP codes in Franklin County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04938 | 10,542 | $914 | $172,500 | $55,704 | 39.0% |
| 04239 | 4,657 | $759 | $168,600 | $70,238 | 17.3% |
| 04294 | 3,982 | $446 | $198,800 | $63,104 | 19.8% |
| 04983 | 2,005 | $920 | $190,500 | $53,894 | 10.8% |
| 04966 | 1,632 | $475 | $176,500 | $47,969 | 16.3% |
| 04947 | 1,596 | $943 | $251,900 | $70,104 | 8.3% |
| 04955 | 1,550 | $961 | $171,200 | $63,889 | 9.8% |
| 04970 | 1,105 | $673 | $422,500 | $60,882 | 24.1% |
| 04984 | 824 | $1,458 | $210,200 | $56,087 | 7.3% |
| 04956 | 607 | $925 | $190,000 | $61,806 | 9.3% |
| 04285 | 459 | — | $268,600 | $62,083 | 6.3% |
| 04982 | 269 | $767 | $257,100 | $30,469 | 50.6% |
| 04936 | 232 | — | $272,400 | $47,404 | 13.5% |
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Questions about Franklin County
What is the crime rate in Franklin County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Franklin County recorded 106 violent and 717 property crimes per 100,000 residents (33 violent and 224 property crimes in all).
Which place in Franklin County has the highest rent?
Temple has the highest median gross rent, $1,458 (±$565) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Franklin County has the lowest rent?
Wilton has the lowest median gross rent, $446 (±$274) a month.
What is the median rent in Franklin County, Maine?
The median gross rent in Franklin County is $802 (±$102) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Maine
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin County, Maine
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Franklin 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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