What are the schools like in Castine, ME?

Castine is served primarily by Castine Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.1:1.

What is the median household income in Castine?

The median household income in Castine, ME is $158,359 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Castine, ME?

Castine 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.

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

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

Castine has a violent crime rate of 67.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 720.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Castine, ME a Good Place to Live?

Castine is a small town of 923 in Maine, with a median household income of $158,359 and a 2.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Castine stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Castine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Castine 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 Castine metro area.

Metric	Castine, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$615,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$158,359	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Castine's violent crime rate is 67.3 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

67.3 /100k

Property Crime

720.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Castine is served primarily by Castine Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Castine, ME	National Avg
School District	Castine Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	83.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Castine, ME	National Avg
Population	923	—
Median Age	20.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Searsport, ME 8 mi Belfast, ME 11 mi Blue Hill, ME 11 mi Bucksport, ME 13 mi Winterport, ME 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Castine

Castine, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04421

Castine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castine, ME affordable or expensive?

Castine has a median home value of $615,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $158,359.

What is the crime rate in Castine, ME?

Castine's violent crime rate is 67.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 720.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Castine?

Public schools in Castine are operated by Castine Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.1:1. 83.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Castine, ME a good place to live?

Castine, ME has a population of 923, a median household income of $158,359, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Castine?

Castine 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 Castine?

Castine, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04421.

What is the population of Castine?

The population of Castine, Maine is 923 with a median age of 20.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Castine?

Key numbers for living in Castine: median home $615,200, median household income $158,359, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Castine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.