What are the schools like in Greene, ME?

Greene is served primarily by RSU 52/MSAD 52. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Greene?

The median household income in Greene, ME is $105,543 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Greene, ME?

Greene has an average high temperature of 28.4°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 65.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Greene, ME affordable or expensive?

Greene's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Greene is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $225,500 and the median rent is $1,150 per month.

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

Greene has a violent crime rate of 174.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1381.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Greene, ME a Good Place to Live?

Greene is a small town of 950 in Maine, with a median household income of $105,543 . Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Greene stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Greene is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Greene 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: 98.1

Greene's overall cost of living index is 98.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Greene costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Greene, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$225,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,150	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,543	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Greene's violent crime rate is 174.6 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

174.6 /100k

Property Crime

1381.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Greene is served primarily by RSU 52/MSAD 52. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Greene, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 52/MSAD 52	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Greene sees average highs of 28.4°F in January and 79.9°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 65.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Greene, ME
Average High — January	28.4°F
Average High — July	79.9°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	65.1"

Demographics

Metric	Greene, ME	National Avg
Population	950	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.8%	22.2%
65 and over	30.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sabattus, ME 5 mi Lewiston, ME 7 mi Turner, ME 7 mi Auburn, ME 9 mi Lisbon, ME 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Greene

Greene, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04236

Greene vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greene, ME affordable or expensive?

Greene's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Greene roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $225,500 and median rent is $1,150/month.

What is the crime rate in Greene, ME?

Greene's violent crime rate is 174.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1381.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Greene?

Public schools in Greene are operated by RSU 52/MSAD 52. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Greene, ME a good place to live?

Greene, ME has a population of 950, a median household income of $105,543, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Greene?

Greene averages 28.4°F in January and 79.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 65.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Greene?

Greene, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04236.

What is the population of Greene?

The population of Greene, Maine is 950 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Greene?

Key numbers for living in Greene: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $225,500, median household income $105,543, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Greene side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.