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Anson is a small town of 837 in Maine, with a median household income of N/A
and a 11.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Anson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Anson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Anson 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: 89.8
Anson's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Anson costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Anson, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$809
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Anson's violent crime rate is 83.2 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
83.2 /100k
Property Crime
1634.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Anson is served primarily by Caratunk Public Schools.
Metric
Anson, ME
National Avg
School District
Caratunk Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Anson sees average highs of 26.9°F in January
and 78.9°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.0 inches of snow per year.
Anson's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Anson roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,200 and median rent is $809/month.
Anson's violent crime rate is 83.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1634.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Anson are operated by Caratunk Public Schools.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
4.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Anson, ME has a population of 837, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Anson averages 26.9°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 74.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Anson, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04911.
The population of Anson, Maine is 837 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Anson: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $75,200, median household income N/A, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
