Housing by town in Waldo County, Maine
Waldo County, Maine has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,021 (±$78) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $814 in 2015–2019 (+25.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Stockton Springs has the highest median gross rent ($1,397) and Liberty the lowest ($559).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,021 (±$78)
- Households that rent
- 18.1%
- Median household income
- $72,782
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Waldo County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | $962 | 31.5% | $67,679 | $340,900 | $4,145 |
| Belmont | $1,045 | 13.2% | $61,250 | $217,500 | $2,445 |
| Brooks | $1,116 | 25.4% | $59,130 | $196,700 | $2,096 |
| Burnham | $1,308 | 12.2% | $59,261 | $178,100 | $1,897 |
| Frankfort | $850 | 8.8% | $80,000 | $211,300 | $1,926 |
| Freedom | — | 9.8% | $64,861 | $190,600 | $2,328 |
| Islesboro | $938 | 8.2% | $88,438 | $288,800 | $4,300 |
| Jackson | $629 | 21.4% | $75,167 | $231,500 | $2,651 |
| Knox | $1,375 | 19.9% | $64,821 | $159,600 | $1,610 |
| Liberty | $559 | 15.9% | $71,146 | $229,600 | $2,434 |
| Lincolnville | $969 | 12.6% | $81,928 | $367,000 | $3,544 |
| Monroe | $1,165 | 12.6% | $81,300 | $220,300 | $2,207 |
| Montville | $847 | 17.6% | $65,735 | $221,600 | $2,588 |
| Morrill | $975 | 10.5% | $74,250 | $214,000 | $2,472 |
| Northport | $1,088 | 12.4% | $73,523 | $343,400 | $2,721 |
| Palermo | $1,235 | 8.8% | $89,095 | $259,700 | $2,506 |
| Prospect | $1,107 | 11.2% | $81,250 | $196,500 | $1,979 |
| Searsmont | $940 | 9.4% | $87,000 | $284,000 | $2,788 |
| Searsport | $1,105 | 30.6% | $64,303 | $224,400 | $2,225 |
| Stockton Springs | $1,397 | 17.8% | $74,886 | $259,100 | $2,815 |
| Swanville | $1,191 | 8.7% | $51,935 | $237,300 | $2,368 |
| Thorndike | $836 | 12.8% | $78,438 | $205,600 | $2,537 |
| Troy | $1,255 | 13.6% | $44,583 | $213,000 | $1,752 |
| Unity | $873 | 27.7% | $62,857 | $206,900 | $2,510 |
| Waldo | $1,150 | 15.4% | $71,458 | $208,000 | $1,623 |
| Winterport | — | 9.0% | $98,333 | $283,000 | $2,646 |
Unincorporated communities in Waldo County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Searsport (community) | $1,111 | 47.7% | $92,578 | $363,200 | $3,653 |
| Winterport (community) | — | 25.1% | $75,694 | $302,800 | $1,865 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,500 | $32,450 | $51,950 |
| 2 people | $22,250 | $37,100 | $59,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,750 | $66,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,100 | $80,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,800 | $86,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,500 | $91,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,200 | $97,900 |
How the places in Waldo County rank across Maine
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Crime reported to police in Waldo County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 22 | 106 | 262 | 40,519 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | 70 | 183 | 38,246 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 6 | 16 | 98 | 257 | 38,150 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Waldo County recorded 6 violent and 98 property crimes, 16 and 257 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 93% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
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 Waldo County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo County Sheriff's Office | 30,547 | 4 | 42 |
| Belfast Police Department | 7,004 | 2 | 54 |
| Searsport Police Department | 2,695 | — | — |
| Islesboro Police Department | 599 | 0 | 2 |
ZIP codes in Waldo County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04915 | 9,107 | $972 | $308,700 | $66,362 | 27.1% |
| 04849 | 4,017 | $984 | $360,600 | $80,377 | 12.5% |
| 04496 | 3,850 | — | $283,000 | $98,333 | 9.0% |
| 04974 | 2,655 | $1,105 | $224,400 | $64,303 | 30.6% |
| 04981 | 2,575 | $1,290 | $239,000 | $77,560 | 15.6% |
| 04986 | 2,228 | $1,288 | $184,500 | $71,833 | 16.4% |
| 04988 | 1,894 | $873 | $203,600 | $62,929 | 27.0% |
| 04952 | 1,790 | $1,037 | $215,700 | $67,763 | 11.9% |
| 04921 | 1,775 | $1,039 | $210,300 | $63,646 | 24.1% |
| 04973 | 1,646 | $940 | $284,000 | $87,000 | 9.4% |
| 04941 | 1,577 | $846 | $214,000 | $65,662 | 14.5% |
| 04354 | 1,473 | $1,235 | $259,700 | $89,095 | 8.8% |
| 04438 | 1,098 | $850 | $211,300 | $80,000 | 8.8% |
| 04951 | 1,001 | $1,165 | $220,300 | $81,300 | 12.6% |
| 04987 | 984 | $1,255 | $213,000 | $44,583 | 13.6% |
| 04949 | 969 | $559 | $229,600 | $71,146 | 15.9% |
| 04922 | 953 | $1,308 | $178,100 | $59,261 | 12.2% |
| 04848 | 636 | $938 | $288,800 | $88,438 | 8.2% |
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Questions about Waldo County
What is the crime rate in Waldo County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Waldo County recorded 16 violent and 257 property crimes per 100,000 residents (6 violent and 98 property crimes in all).
Which place in Waldo County has the highest rent?
Stockton Springs has the highest median gross rent, $1,397 (±$199) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Waldo County has the lowest rent?
Liberty has the lowest median gross rent, $559 (±$193) a month.
What is the median rent in Waldo County, Maine?
The median gross rent in Waldo County is $1,021 (±$78) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waldo County, Maine
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waldo County, Maine
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Waldo 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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