What are the schools like in Bowdoinham, ME?

Bowdoinham is served primarily by RSU 75/MSAD 75. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bowdoinham?

The median household income in Bowdoinham, ME is $88,590 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Bowdoinham, ME?

Bowdoinham has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 71.8 inches.

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

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

Bowdoinham has a violent crime rate of 50.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 563.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bowdoinham, ME a Good Place to Live?

Bowdoinham is a small town of 766 in Maine, with a median household income of $88,590 and a 0.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Bowdoinham stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Bowdoinham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bowdoinham metro area.

Metric	Bowdoinham, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$274,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,590	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bowdoinham's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.2 /100k

Property Crime

563.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bowdoinham is served primarily by RSU 75/MSAD 75. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bowdoinham, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 75/MSAD 75	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	59.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bowdoinham sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 78.6°F in July, with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation and 71.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bowdoinham, ME
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	78.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.5"
Annual Snowfall	71.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bowdoinham, ME	National Avg
Population	766	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	38.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Topsham, ME 5 mi Bath, ME 7 mi Richmond, ME 7 mi Lisbon Falls, ME 8 mi Brunswick, ME 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Bowdoinham

Bowdoinham, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04008

Bowdoinham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowdoinham, ME affordable or expensive?

Bowdoinham has a median home value of $274,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $88,590.

What is the crime rate in Bowdoinham, ME?

Bowdoinham's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 563.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bowdoinham?

Public schools in Bowdoinham are operated by RSU 75/MSAD 75. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 59.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bowdoinham, ME a good place to live?

Bowdoinham, ME has a population of 766, a median household income of $88,590, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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 Bowdoinham?

Bowdoinham averages 31.1°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches with about 71.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bowdoinham?

Bowdoinham, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04008.

What is the population of Bowdoinham?

The population of Bowdoinham, Maine is 766 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bowdoinham?

Key numbers for living in Bowdoinham: median home $274,500, median household income $88,590, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bowdoinham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.