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Dover-Foxcroft is a small town of 2,836 in Maine, with a median household income of $47,764
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dover-Foxcroft stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dover-Foxcroft is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dover-Foxcroft 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: 92.6
Dover-Foxcroft's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dover-Foxcroft costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$128,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$821
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,764
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dover-Foxcroft's violent crime rate is 23.8 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
23.8 /100k
Property Crime
786.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dover-Foxcroft is served primarily by RSU 68/MSAD 68.
Metric
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 68/MSAD 68
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dover-Foxcroft sees average highs of 26.0°F in January
and 79.8°F in July,
with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 77.3 inches of snow per year.
Dover-Foxcroft's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dover-Foxcroft roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $128,100 and median rent is $821/month.
Dover-Foxcroft's violent crime rate is 23.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 786.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dover-Foxcroft are operated by RSU 68/MSAD 68.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dover-Foxcroft, ME has a population of 2,836, a median household income of $47,764, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
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.
Dover-Foxcroft averages 26.0°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches
with about 77.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dover-Foxcroft, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04426.
The population of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine is 2,836 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dover-Foxcroft: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $128,100, median household income $47,764, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dover-Foxcroft side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
