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Mars Hill is a small town of 954 in Maine, with a median household income of $39,677
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mars Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mars Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mars Hill 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: 87.1
Mars Hill's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mars Hill costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mars Hill, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$127,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$412
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,677
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mars Hill'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
Mars Hill is served primarily by RSU 42/MSAD 42.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mars Hill, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 42/MSAD 42
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mars Hill sees average highs of 22.1°F in January
and 78.0°F in July,
with 44.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 94.4 inches of snow per year.
Mars Hill's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mars Hill roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $127,700 and median rent is $412/month.
Mars Hill'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 Mars Hill are operated by RSU 42/MSAD 42.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mars Hill, ME has a population of 954, a median household income of $39,677, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Mars Hill averages 22.1°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.5 inches
with about 94.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mars Hill, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04758.
The population of Mars Hill, Maine is 954 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mars Hill: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $127,700, median household income $39,677, 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 Mars Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
