What are the schools like in Eastport, ME?

Eastport is served primarily by Eastport Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

What is the median household income in Eastport?

The median household income in Eastport, ME is $44,919 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Eastport, ME?

Eastport has an average high temperature of 30.3°F in January and 74.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Eastport, ME affordable or expensive?

Eastport's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eastport is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $120,300 and the median rent is $438 per month.

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

Eastport has a violent crime rate of 79.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 439.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eastport, ME a Good Place to Live?

Eastport is a small town of 1,211 in Maine, with a median household income of $44,919 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Eastport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

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

All Eastport 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: 87.3

Eastport's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eastport costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eastport, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$438	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,919	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Eastport's violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.7 /100k

Property Crime

439.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Eastport is served primarily by Eastport Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eastport, ME	National Avg
School District	Eastport Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eastport sees average highs of 30.3°F in January and 74.9°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 61.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eastport, ME
Average High — January	30.3°F
Average High — July	74.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	61.8"

Demographics

Metric	Eastport, ME	National Avg
Population	1,211	—
Median Age	63.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.6%	22.2%
65 and over	44.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lubec, ME 4 mi Calais, ME 19 mi Woodland, ME 26 mi Machias, ME 27 mi Jonesport, ME 39 mi

ZIP Codes in Eastport

Eastport, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04631

Eastport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastport, ME affordable or expensive?

Eastport's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eastport roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $120,300 and median rent is $438/month.

What is the crime rate in Eastport, ME?

Eastport's violent crime rate is 79.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 439.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eastport?

Public schools in Eastport are operated by Eastport Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eastport, ME a good place to live?

Eastport, ME has a population of 1,211, a median household income of $44,919, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Eastport?

Eastport averages 30.3°F in January and 74.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 61.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eastport?

Eastport, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04631.

What is the population of Eastport?

The population of Eastport, Maine is 1,211 with a median age of 63.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eastport?

Key numbers for living in Eastport: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $120,300, median household income $44,919, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eastport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.