What are the schools like in Belfast, ME?

Belfast is served primarily by RSU 71. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Belfast?

The median household income in Belfast, ME is $53,925 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Belfast, ME?

Belfast has an average high temperature of 29.5°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 71.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Belfast, ME affordable or expensive?

Belfast's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belfast is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $240,700 and the median rent is $902 per month.

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

Belfast has a violent crime rate of 7.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 244.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belfast, ME a Good Place to Live?

Belfast is a small town of 6,953 in Maine, with a median household income of $53,925 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Belfast stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belfast is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belfast 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: 96.5

Belfast's overall cost of living index is 96.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belfast costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belfast, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$240,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$902	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,925	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Belfast's violent crime rate is 7.6 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

7.6 /100k

Property Crime

244.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Belfast is served primarily by RSU 71. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belfast, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 71	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belfast sees average highs of 29.5°F in January and 77.0°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 71.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belfast, ME
Average High — January	29.5°F
Average High — July	77.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	71.5"

Demographics

Metric	Belfast, ME	National Avg
Population	6,953	—
Median Age	60.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	15.1%	22.2%
65 and over	37.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Searsport, ME 6 mi Castine, ME 11 mi Camden, ME 15 mi Bucksport, ME 16 mi Winterport, ME 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Belfast

Belfast, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04915

Belfast vs Other Cities

Belfast, ME vs Searsport, ME Belfast, ME vs Castine, ME Belfast, ME vs Camden, ME Belfast, ME vs Bucksport, ME Belfast, ME vs Winterport, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belfast, ME affordable or expensive?

Belfast's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belfast roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $240,700 and median rent is $902/month.

What is the crime rate in Belfast, ME?

Belfast's violent crime rate is 7.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 244.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belfast?

Public schools in Belfast are operated by RSU 71. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belfast, ME a good place to live?

Belfast, ME has a population of 6,953, a median household income of $53,925, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Belfast?

Belfast averages 29.5°F in January and 77.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 71.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belfast?

Belfast, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04915.

What is the population of Belfast?

The population of Belfast, Maine is 6,953 with a median age of 60.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belfast?

Key numbers for living in Belfast: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $240,700, median household income $53,925, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belfast side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.