What are the schools like in Lisbon Falls, ME?

Lisbon Falls is served primarily by Lisbon Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lisbon Falls?

The median household income in Lisbon Falls, ME is $69,013 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Lisbon Falls, ME?

Lisbon Falls has an average high temperature of 29.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Lisbon Falls, ME affordable or expensive?

Lisbon Falls's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lisbon Falls is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $196,800 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lisbon Falls, ME?

Lisbon Falls 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 Lisbon Falls, ME a Good Place to Live?

Lisbon Falls is a small town of 4,177 in Maine, with a median household income of $69,013 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Lisbon Falls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Lisbon Falls 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: 95.9

Lisbon Falls's overall cost of living index is 95.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lisbon Falls costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lisbon Falls, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$196,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,013	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lisbon Falls'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

Lisbon Falls is served primarily by Lisbon Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lisbon Falls, ME	National Avg
School District	Lisbon Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lisbon Falls sees average highs of 29.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation and 77.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lisbon Falls, ME
Average High — January	29.3°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	49.7"
Annual Snowfall	77.5"

Demographics

Metric	Lisbon Falls, ME	National Avg
Population	4,177	—
Median Age	40.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lisbon, ME 3 mi Topsham, ME 8 mi Bowdoinham, ME 8 mi Lewiston, ME 8 mi Sabattus, ME 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Lisbon Falls

Lisbon Falls, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04252

Lisbon Falls vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lisbon Falls, ME affordable or expensive?

Lisbon Falls's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lisbon Falls roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $196,800 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Lisbon Falls, ME?

Lisbon Falls'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 Lisbon Falls?

Public schools in Lisbon Falls are operated by Lisbon Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lisbon Falls, ME a good place to live?

Lisbon Falls, ME has a population of 4,177, a median household income of $69,013, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Lisbon Falls?

Lisbon Falls averages 29.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches with about 77.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lisbon Falls?

Lisbon Falls, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04252.

What is the population of Lisbon Falls?

The population of Lisbon Falls, Maine is 4,177 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lisbon Falls?

Key numbers for living in Lisbon Falls: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $196,800, median household income $69,013, 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 Lisbon Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.