Housing by town in Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County, Maine has 68 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,041 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $799 in 2015–2019 (+30.3%; Up after inflation).
Hermon has the highest median gross rent ($1,406) and Patten the lowest ($389).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,041 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 29.5%
- Median household income
- $66,356
- Places
- 68
Cities, towns and townships in Penobscot County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | $866 | 16.5% | $62,955 | $179,500 | $1,476 |
| Bangor | $1,055 | 52.8% | $59,942 | $219,600 | $3,076 |
| Bradford | $742 | 13.2% | $82,955 | $176,200 | $2,315 |
| Bradley | $1,088 | 15.4% | $76,667 | $201,800 | $1,946 |
| Brewer | $1,086 | 40.3% | $66,613 | $245,300 | $3,374 |
| Burlington | — | 6.8% | $48,750 | $99,700 | $582 |
| Carmel | $1,276 | 12.1% | $82,188 | $256,800 | $2,662 |
| Carroll Plantation | — | 0.0% | $24,643 | $83,500 | $1,061 |
| Charleston | $988 | 7.9% | $75,250 | $226,500 | $1,811 |
| Chester | $833 | 22.9% | $64,500 | $172,500 | $1,378 |
| Clifton | $1,217 | 12.5% | $70,313 | $202,500 | $1,838 |
| Corinna | $938 | 13.4% | $56,547 | $163,200 | $1,565 |
| Corinth | $883 | 17.8% | $64,229 | $135,800 | $1,381 |
| Dexter | $838 | 33.7% | $51,845 | $170,600 | $2,186 |
| Dixmont | $1,348 | 10.3% | $75,952 | $190,700 | $1,548 |
| East Millinocket | $449 | 20.7% | $42,011 | $86,200 | $1,149 |
| Eddington | $1,127 | 19.4% | $75,350 | $268,000 | $2,758 |
| Edinburg | — | 4.0% | $69,583 | $220,800 | $1,423 |
| Enfield | $425 | 4.1% | $62,667 | $178,100 | $2,152 |
| Etna | — | 5.1% | $72,379 | $183,000 | $1,745 |
| Exeter | $995 | 6.9% | $84,408 | $166,700 | $1,602 |
| Garland | $794 | 12.5% | $51,094 | $205,400 | $1,536 |
| Glenburn | $1,143 | 18.3% | $97,474 | $276,900 | $3,287 |
| Greenbush | $861 | 11.8% | $60,321 | $131,000 | $1,567 |
| Hampden | $1,286 | 14.3% | $111,959 | $301,300 | $3,694 |
| Hermon | $1,406 | 24.8% | $96,629 | $333,600 | $2,761 |
| Holden | — | 5.0% | $92,200 | $289,400 | $3,221 |
| Howland | $916 | 22.1% | $49,297 | $150,100 | $1,546 |
| Hudson | $1,086 | 7.6% | $67,933 | $157,300 | $1,543 |
| Kenduskeag | $1,033 | 16.6% | $79,792 | $177,900 | $2,059 |
| Lagrange | $831 | 27.5% | $58,417 | $126,000 | $869 |
| Lakeville | — | 0.0% | $65,625 | $313,600 | $1,010 |
| Lee | — | 3.0% | $49,886 | $174,500 | $1,547 |
| Levant | $1,370 | 18.6% | $86,071 | $268,500 | $2,580 |
| Lincoln | $658 | 27.4% | $56,089 | $141,500 | $1,860 |
| Lowell | — | 11.5% | $50,833 | $209,700 | $1,478 |
| Mattawamkeag | $488 | 23.9% | $45,000 | $104,200 | $1,111 |
| Maxfield | — | 0.0% | $92,500 | $164,600 | $2,333 |
| Medway | $825 | 7.6% | $55,982 | $100,400 | $1,113 |
| Milford | $943 | 12.1% | $85,111 | $176,400 | $1,962 |
| Millinocket | $451 | 15.9% | $51,007 | $103,800 | $1,580 |
| Mount Chase | $1,281 | 10.0% | $41,711 | $115,700 | $1,548 |
| Newburgh | $950 | 18.8% | $76,750 | $244,600 | $2,748 |
| Newport | $893 | 27.7% | $60,365 | $234,800 | $3,018 |
| Old Town | $989 | 40.7% | $51,585 | $208,100 | $3,153 |
| Orono | $1,255 | 53.4% | $61,528 | $272,600 | $4,830 |
| Orrington | $1,167 | 11.5% | $94,556 | $309,000 | $2,823 |
| Passadumkeag | $703 | 14.4% | $55,417 | $98,800 | $1,225 |
| Patten | $389 | 17.5% | $51,484 | $127,600 | $1,199 |
| Plymouth | — | 5.9% | $61,964 | $207,100 | $1,545 |
| Seboeis Plantation | — | 0.0% | $32,500 | $125,000 | $900 |
| Springfield | — | 3.8% | $60,833 | $122,500 | $1,067 |
| Stacyville | $880 | 11.6% | $54,583 | $101,700 | $1,099 |
| Stetson | $800 | 12.1% | $76,023 | $205,700 | $1,962 |
| Veazie | $1,095 | 27.9% | $78,229 | $293,100 | $4,073 |
| Webster Plantation | — | 14.6% | — | $75,800 | $367 |
| Winn | $850 | 13.6% | $36,333 | $95,600 | $1,235 |
| Woodville | — | 20.8% | $49,722 | $107,100 | $875 |
Unincorporated communities in Penobscot County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter (community) | $827 | 49.7% | $53,654 | $138,200 | $1,962 |
| East Millinocket (community) | $449 | 20.7% | $42,011 | $86,200 | $1,149 |
| Hampden (community) | $1,133 | 16.4% | $112,228 | $285,900 | $3,863 |
| Howland (community) | $916 | 24.1% | $53,250 | $152,100 | $1,557 |
| Lincoln (community) | $658 | 40.6% | $49,097 | $142,100 | $1,863 |
| Milford (community) | $953 | 11.6% | $85,052 | $154,900 | $1,790 |
| Millinocket (community) | $451 | 16.5% | $50,445 | $99,800 | $1,538 |
| Newport (community) | $887 | 36.8% | $45,127 | $187,700 | $2,720 |
| Orono (community) | $1,280 | 58.3% | $59,784 | $262,900 | $4,778 |
| Veazie (community) | $1,095 | 27.9% | $78,229 | $293,100 | $4,073 |
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 Penobscot County rank across Maine
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Crime reported to police in Penobscot County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 63 | 2,188 | 1,417 | 154,405 | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 96 | 61 | 2,096 | 1,342 | 156,230 | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 115 | 73 | 1,798 | 1,138 | 157,976 | 12 of 12 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Penobscot County recorded 115 violent and 1,798 property crimes, 73 and 1,138 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 Penobscot County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County Sheriff's Office | 63,452 | 22 | 147 |
| Bangor Police Department | 32,632 | 79 | 1,251 |
| Orono Police Department | 12,475 | 2 | 10 |
| Brewer Police Department | 9,619 | 3 | 166 |
| Hampden Police Department | 8,095 | 2 | 21 |
| Old Town Police Department | 7,531 | 0 | 79 |
| East Millinocket Police Department | 6,878 | 0 | 35 |
| Lincoln Police Department | 4,970 | 1 | 17 |
| Dexter Police Department | 3,861 | 4 | 24 |
| Holden Police Department | 3,445 | 0 | 7 |
| Newport Police Department | 3,167 | 1 | 37 |
| Veazie Police Department | 1,851 | 1 | 4 |
ZIP codes in Penobscot County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04401 | 44,854 | $1,076 | $239,900 | $66,932 | 45.1% |
| 04412 | 9,652 | $1,086 | $245,300 | $66,613 | 40.3% |
| 04444 | 9,371 | $1,238 | $293,000 | $106,554 | 15.1% |
| 04468 | 9,291 | $967 | $203,700 | $56,358 | 35.3% |
| 04473 | 8,371 | $1,255 | $272,600 | $61,528 | 53.4% |
| 04457 | 5,823 | $663 | $146,300 | $56,645 | 26.2% |
| 04930 | 4,258 | $848 | $168,600 | $54,137 | 32.2% |
| 04474 | 3,853 | $1,167 | $309,000 | $94,556 | 11.5% |
| 04469 | 3,531 | — | — | — | — |
| 04428 | 3,334 | $1,145 | $244,500 | $72,857 | 17.2% |
| 04953 | 3,143 | $893 | $234,800 | $60,365 | 27.7% |
| 04461 | 3,095 | $943 | $176,400 | $85,111 | 12.1% |
| 04456 | 3,069 | $1,370 | $268,500 | $86,071 | 18.6% |
| 04427 | 2,990 | $883 | $135,800 | $64,229 | 17.8% |
| 04419 | 2,941 | $1,276 | $256,800 | $82,188 | 12.1% |
| 04928 | 2,192 | $938 | $163,200 | $56,547 | 13.4% |
| 04493 | 1,840 | — | $183,700 | $61,563 | 5.8% |
| 04418 | 1,649 | $861 | $135,100 | $60,500 | 10.3% |
| 04411 | 1,645 | $1,088 | $201,800 | $76,667 | 15.4% |
| 04448 | 1,540 | $915 | $152,000 | $54,750 | 19.5% |
| 04430 | 1,495 | $449 | $86,200 | $42,011 | 20.7% |
| 04765 | 1,434 | $420 | $121,400 | $50,286 | 16.1% |
| 04450 | 1,333 | $1,033 | $177,900 | $79,792 | 16.6% |
| 04969 | 1,319 | — | $207,100 | $61,964 | 5.9% |
| 04410 | 1,254 | $742 | $176,200 | $82,955 | 13.2% |
| 04434 | 1,252 | — | $183,000 | $72,379 | 5.1% |
| 04449 | 1,251 | $1,086 | $154,900 | $67,692 | 8.0% |
| 04932 | 1,207 | $1,348 | $190,700 | $75,952 | 10.3% |
| 04488 | 1,151 | $800 | $205,700 | $76,023 | 12.1% |
| 04422 | 1,117 | $988 | $226,500 | $75,250 | 7.9% |
| 04460 | 1,111 | $776 | $101,200 | $49,583 | 15.1% |
| 04435 | 1,093 | $995 | $166,700 | $84,408 | 6.9% |
| 04455 | 925 | — | $174,500 | $49,886 | 3.0% |
| 04487 | 838 | — | $109,200 | $48,000 | 3.8% |
| 04939 | 823 | $794 | $205,400 | $51,094 | 12.5% |
| 04453 | 785 | $831 | $134,800 | $59,250 | 24.9% |
| 04777 | 478 | $880 | $106,300 | $53,472 | 11.2% |
| 04475 | 384 | $703 | $98,800 | $55,417 | 14.4% |
| 04417 | 355 | — | $96,300 | $46,094 | 5.5% |
| 04495 | 287 | $850 | $95,600 | $36,333 | 13.6% |
| 04489 | 214 | — | $262,500 | — | 23.6% |
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Questions about Penobscot County
What is the crime rate in Penobscot County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Penobscot County recorded 73 violent and 1,138 property crimes per 100,000 residents (115 violent and 1,798 property crimes in all).
Which place in Penobscot County has the highest rent?
Hermon has the highest median gross rent, $1,406 (±$202) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Penobscot County has the lowest rent?
Patten has the lowest median gross rent, $389 (±$99) a month.
What is the median rent in Penobscot County, Maine?
The median gross rent in Penobscot County is $1,041 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penobscot County, Maine
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penobscot County, Maine
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Penobscot County, ME (part) HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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