Housing by town in Washington County, Maine
Washington County, Maine has 44 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $783 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $603 in 2015–2019 (+29.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Robbinston has the highest median gross rent ($1,232) and Cherryfield the lowest ($428).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $783 (±$91)
- Households that rent
- 20.3%
- Median household income
- $56,024
- Places
- 44
Cities, towns and townships in Washington County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | $900 | 15.0% | $50,524 | $163,500 | $1,625 |
| Alexander | — | 4.7% | $93,750 | $193,800 | $1,781 |
| Baileyville | $873 | 16.3% | $60,000 | $112,100 | $1,039 |
| Baring Plantation | — | 13.0% | — | $117,700 | $1,167 |
| Beals | $907 | 16.1% | $64,063 | $256,700 | $2,580 |
| Beddington | — | 0.0% | $146,500 | $237,500 | $1,045 |
| Calais | $1,010 | 26.6% | $64,096 | $111,100 | $1,684 |
| Charlotte | — | 1.8% | $67,813 | $140,800 | $2,000 |
| Cherryfield | $428 | 33.2% | $37,115 | $195,800 | $1,950 |
| Columbia | $894 | 18.2% | $56,667 | $158,700 | $1,226 |
| Columbia Falls | $725 | 19.9% | $43,750 | $219,300 | $1,667 |
| Cooper | — | 5.0% | $48,750 | $212,500 | $1,929 |
| Crawford | — | 8.8% | $31,875 | $121,400 | $1,467 |
| Cutler | — | 1.8% | $72,946 | $155,900 | $1,462 |
| Danforth | $629 | 18.4% | $48,125 | $89,900 | $1,270 |
| Deblois | — | 0.0% | $52,083 | $133,300 | $1,068 |
| Dennysville | — | 18.6% | $39,250 | $218,800 | $1,833 |
| East Machias | $907 | 16.3% | $57,589 | $210,800 | $1,836 |
| Eastport | $565 | 35.1% | $45,573 | $179,800 | $2,490 |
| Grand Lake Stream Plantation | — | 3.4% | $61,875 | $172,300 | $1,292 |
| Harrington | — | 16.9% | $64,861 | $144,600 | $1,777 |
| Jonesboro | $1,081 | 19.0% | $63,750 | $151,400 | $1,253 |
| Jonesport | $1,000 | 32.5% | $67,500 | $142,000 | $1,800 |
| Lubec | $550 | 21.9% | $52,375 | $188,700 | $2,039 |
| Machias | $692 | 50.3% | $34,375 | $141,300 | $1,885 |
| Machiasport | $1,053 | 17.0% | $60,000 | $177,100 | $1,696 |
| Marshfield | — | 5.4% | $62,500 | $191,900 | $2,342 |
| Meddybemps | — | 12.9% | $48,000 | $295,000 | $1,206 |
| Milbridge | $619 | 14.9% | $60,536 | $240,400 | $2,022 |
| Northfield | — | 11.1% | $68,333 | $198,600 | $1,773 |
| Pembroke | $881 | 13.5% | $60,132 | $142,800 | $1,966 |
| Perry | — | 8.2% | $82,056 | $196,400 | $3,132 |
| Princeton | $675 | 25.7% | $56,406 | $120,800 | $1,573 |
| Robbinston | $1,232 | 17.3% | $68,333 | $228,000 | $1,478 |
| Roque Bluffs | $950 | 3.6% | $89,375 | $290,300 | $1,859 |
| Steuben | $678 | 10.6% | $76,466 | $173,900 | $2,029 |
| Talmadge | — | 0.0% | $85,577 | — | $1,100 |
| Topsfield | — | 4.9% | $48,125 | $141,700 | $957 |
| Vanceboro | — | 6.8% | — | $113,500 | $980 |
| Waite | — | 0.0% | $53,750 | — | $828 |
| Wesley | — | 8.2% | $63,125 | $68,800 | $558 |
| Whiting | $600 | 6.4% | $55,263 | $214,200 | $1,728 |
| Whitneyville | — | 14.5% | $55,938 | $118,800 | $1,318 |
Unincorporated communities in Washington County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machias (community) | $656 | 63.8% | $27,926 | $136,300 | $1,890 |
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 Washington County rank across Maine
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Crime reported to police in Washington County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 47 | 172 | 544 | 31,599 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 19 | 60 | 160 | 505 | 31,683 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 24 | 76 | 138 | 439 | 31,442 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Washington County recorded 24 violent and 138 property crimes, 76 and 439 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 Washington County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Sheriff's Office | 22,301 | 19 | 101 |
| Calais Police Department | 3,110 | 2 | 23 |
| Machias Police Department | 2,059 | 1 | 7 |
| Milbridge Police Department | 1,369 | 0 | 0 |
| Baileyville Police Department | 1,309 | 1 | 3 |
| Eastport Police Department | 1,294 | 1 | 4 |
ZIP codes in Washington County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04654 | 3,340 | $707 | $171,600 | $48,838 | 33.0% |
| 04619 | 3,097 | $1,010 | $111,100 | $64,096 | 26.6% |
| 04694 | 2,155 | $874 | $130,000 | $65,417 | 12.9% |
| 04668 | 2,010 | — | $117,700 | $48,720 | 27.6% |
| 04652 | 1,525 | $575 | $187,800 | $52,083 | 19.8% |
| 04680 | 1,388 | $678 | $173,900 | $76,466 | 10.6% |
| 04667 | 1,296 | $271 | $169,000 | $74,712 | 19.4% |
| 04631 | 1,263 | $565 | $179,800 | $45,573 | 35.1% |
| 04630 | 1,230 | $907 | $211,300 | $57,857 | 16.2% |
| 04658 | 1,222 | $619 | $240,400 | $60,536 | 14.9% |
| 04666 | 1,178 | $881 | $142,100 | $60,761 | 9.9% |
| 04623 | 1,173 | $869 | $180,600 | $50,163 | 18.5% |
| 04649 | 1,166 | $1,000 | $142,000 | $67,500 | 32.5% |
| 04622 | 1,050 | $428 | $165,900 | $43,854 | 27.3% |
| 04606 | 1,045 | $900 | $163,500 | $50,524 | 15.0% |
| 04655 | 1,016 | $1,053 | $177,100 | $60,000 | 17.0% |
| 04424 | 983 | $621 | $111,900 | $48,778 | 14.6% |
| 04643 | 917 | — | $144,600 | $64,861 | 16.9% |
| 04671 | 621 | $1,232 | $228,000 | $68,333 | 17.3% |
| 04628 | 582 | $1,108 | $178,100 | $52,159 | 18.1% |
| 04648 | 570 | $1,081 | $151,400 | $63,750 | 19.0% |
| 04691 | 499 | $600 | $212,900 | $55,164 | 6.4% |
| 04611 | 498 | $907 | $256,700 | $64,063 | 16.1% |
| 04626 | 492 | — | $155,900 | $72,946 | 1.8% |
| 04686 | 328 | — | $69,700 | $52,353 | 7.7% |
| 04657 | 326 | — | $220,600 | $49,191 | 7.5% |
| 04490 | 228 | — | $130,200 | $45,893 | 4.5% |
| 04492 | 175 | — | $78,300 | $63,438 | 0.0% |
| 04413 | 162 | — | $183,300 | $55,000 | 0.0% |
| 04491 | 122 | — | $113,500 | — | 6.8% |
| 04454 | 11 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Washington County
What is the crime rate in Washington County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Washington County recorded 76 violent and 439 property crimes per 100,000 residents (24 violent and 138 property crimes in all).
Which place in Washington County has the highest rent?
Robbinston has the highest median gross rent, $1,232 (±$808) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Washington County has the lowest rent?
Cherryfield has the lowest median gross rent, $428 (±$107) a month.
What is the median rent in Washington County, Maine?
The median gross rent in Washington County is $783 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington County, Maine
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington County, Maine
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Washington 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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