What are the schools like in Lubec, ME?

Lubec is served primarily by RSU 85/MSAD 19. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Lubec?

The median household income in Lubec, ME is $37,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Lubec, ME?

Lubec 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.

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

Q: Is Lubec, ME affordable or expensive?

Lubec's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lubec is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,000 and the median rent is $278 per month.

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

Lubec 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 Lubec, ME a Good Place to Live?

Lubec is a small town of 297 in Maine, with a median household income of $37,813 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Lubec stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lubec is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lubec 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: 86.2

Lubec's overall cost of living index is 86.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lubec costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lubec, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$278	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lubec'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

Lubec is served primarily by RSU 85/MSAD 19. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lubec, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 85/MSAD 19	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Lubec, ME	National Avg
Population	297	—
Median Age	67.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.4%	22.2%
65 and over	70.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eastport, ME 4 mi Calais, ME 23 mi Machias, ME 26 mi Woodland, ME 29 mi Jonesport, ME 38 mi

ZIP Codes in Lubec

Lubec, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04652

Lubec vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lubec, ME affordable or expensive?

Lubec's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lubec roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $200,000 and median rent is $278/month.

What is the crime rate in Lubec, ME?

Lubec'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 Lubec?

Public schools in Lubec are operated by RSU 85/MSAD 19. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 60.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lubec, ME a good place to live?

Lubec, ME has a population of 297, a median household income of $37,813, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Lubec?

Lubec 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 Lubec?

Lubec, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04652.

What is the population of Lubec?

The population of Lubec, Maine is 297 with a median age of 67.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lubec?

Key numbers for living in Lubec: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $200,000, median household income $37,813, 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 Lubec side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.