What are the schools like in Dexter, ME?

Dexter is served primarily by MSAD 46. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Dexter?

The median household income in Dexter, ME is $56,280 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Dexter, ME?

Dexter has an average high temperature of 28.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 71.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Dexter, ME affordable or expensive?

Dexter's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dexter is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,500 and the median rent is $856 per month.

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

Dexter has a violent crime rate of 78.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 864.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dexter, ME a Good Place to Live?

Dexter is a small town of 1,745 in Maine, with a median household income of $56,280 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Dexter stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

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

All Dexter 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: 92.8

Dexter's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dexter costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dexter, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$856	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,280	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dexter's violent crime rate is 78.6 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

78.6 /100k

Property Crime

864.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dexter is served primarily by MSAD 46. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dexter, ME	National Avg
School District	MSAD 46	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dexter sees average highs of 28.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation and 71.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dexter, ME
Average High — January	28.2°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.7"
Annual Snowfall	71.5"

Demographics

Metric	Dexter, ME	National Avg
Population	1,745	—
Median Age	55.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.7%	22.2%
65 and over	29.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Corinna, ME 7 mi Guilford, ME 12 mi Hartland, ME 12 mi Newport, ME 13 mi Dover-Foxcroft, ME 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Dexter

Dexter, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04930

Dexter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dexter, ME affordable or expensive?

Dexter's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dexter roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,500 and median rent is $856/month.

What is the crime rate in Dexter, ME?

Dexter's violent crime rate is 78.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 864.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dexter?

Public schools in Dexter are operated by MSAD 46. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dexter, ME a good place to live?

Dexter, ME has a population of 1,745, a median household income of $56,280, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Dexter?

Dexter averages 28.2°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches with about 71.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dexter?

Dexter, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04930.

What is the population of Dexter?

The population of Dexter, Maine is 1,745 with a median age of 55.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dexter?

Key numbers for living in Dexter: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $125,500, median household income $56,280, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dexter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.