Mapleton is a small town of 671 in Maine, with a median household income of $77,109
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mapleton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mapleton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mapleton 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: 87.2
Mapleton's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mapleton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mapleton, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$375
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,109
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mapleton'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
Mapleton is served primarily by RSU 79/MSAD 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mapleton, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 79/MSAD 01
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mapleton sees average highs of 22.3°F in January
and 78.5°F in July,
with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 97.5 inches of snow per year.
Mapleton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mapleton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,700 and median rent is $375/month.
Mapleton'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 Mapleton are operated by RSU 79/MSAD 01.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mapleton, ME has a population of 671, a median household income of $77,109, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
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.
Mapleton averages 22.3°F in January and 78.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches
with about 97.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mapleton, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04757.
The population of Mapleton, Maine is 671 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mapleton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $151,700, median household income $77,109, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mapleton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.