Eagle Lake is a small town of 383 in Maine, with a median household income of $37,813
and a 12.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eagle Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eagle Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eagle Lake 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: 88.8
Eagle Lake's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eagle Lake costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eagle Lake, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$575
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eagle Lake's violent crime rate is 65.6 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
65.6 /100k
Property Crime
642.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eagle Lake is served primarily by Eagle Lake Public Schools.
Metric
Eagle Lake, ME
National Avg
School District
Eagle Lake Public Schools
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eagle Lake sees average highs of 18.9°F in January
and 75.8°F in July,
with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 99.3 inches of snow per year.
Eagle Lake's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eagle Lake roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,000 and median rent is $575/month.
Eagle Lake's violent crime rate is 65.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 642.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eagle Lake are operated by Eagle Lake Public Schools.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eagle Lake, ME has a population of 383, a median household income of $37,813, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%.
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.
Eagle Lake averages 18.9°F in January and 75.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches
with about 99.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eagle Lake, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04739.
The population of Eagle Lake, Maine is 383 with a median age of 67.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eagle Lake: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $105,000, median household income $37,813, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eagle Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.