What are the schools like in Alfred, ME?

Alfred is served primarily by RSU 57/MSAD 57. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Alfred?

The median household income in Alfred, ME is $40,326 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Alfred, ME?

Alfred has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.9 inches.

Alfred, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alfred, ME affordable or expensive?

Alfred's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alfred is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $321,900 and the median rent is $717 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alfred, ME?

Alfred has a violent crime rate of 94.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 951.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alfred, ME a Good Place to Live?

Alfred is a small town of 850 in Maine, with a median household income of $40,326 and a 8.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Alfred stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alfred is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alfred city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.1

Alfred's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alfred costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alfred, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$321,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$717	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,326	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alfred's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.9 /100k

Property Crime

951.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alfred is served primarily by RSU 57/MSAD 57. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alfred, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 57/MSAD 57	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alfred sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 80.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alfred, ME
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	80.9"

Demographics

Metric	Alfred, ME	National Avg
Population	850	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sanford, ME 4 mi West Kennebunk, ME 9 mi Kennebunk, ME 11 mi Milton Mills, NH 12 mi North Berwick, ME 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Alfred

Alfred, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04002

Alfred vs Other Cities

Alfred, ME vs Sanford, ME Alfred, ME vs West Kennebunk, ME Alfred, ME vs Kennebunk, ME Alfred, ME vs Milton Mills, NH Alfred, ME vs North Berwick, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alfred, ME affordable or expensive?

Alfred's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alfred roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $321,900 and median rent is $717/month.

What is the crime rate in Alfred, ME?

Alfred's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alfred?

Public schools in Alfred are operated by RSU 57/MSAD 57. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alfred, ME a good place to live?

Alfred, ME has a population of 850, a median household income of $40,326, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alfred?

Alfred averages 31.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 80.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alfred?

Alfred, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04002.

What is the population of Alfred?

The population of Alfred, Maine is 850 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alfred?

Key numbers for living in Alfred: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $321,900, median household income $40,326, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alfred side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.