What are the schools like in Milbridge, ME?

Milbridge is served primarily by RSU 37/MSAD 37. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Milbridge?

The median household income in Milbridge, ME is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.3%.

What is the weather like in Milbridge, ME?

Milbridge has an average high temperature of 28.8°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Milbridge, ME affordable or expensive?

Milbridge's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milbridge is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $121,500 and the median rent is $775 per month.

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

Milbridge 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 Milbridge, ME a Good Place to Live?

Milbridge is a small town of 481 in Maine, with a median household income of N/A and a 14.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Milbridge 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 Milbridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milbridge 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: 91.9

Milbridge's overall cost of living index is 91.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milbridge costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milbridge, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$121,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milbridge'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

Milbridge is served primarily by RSU 37/MSAD 37. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milbridge, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 37/MSAD 37	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milbridge sees average highs of 28.8°F in January and 76.4°F in July, with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation and 74.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milbridge, ME
Average High — January	28.8°F
Average High — July	76.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.8"
Annual Snowfall	74.9"

Demographics

Metric	Milbridge, ME	National Avg
Population	481	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	30.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Winter Harbor, ME 14 mi Jonesport, ME 14 mi Bar Harbor, ME 19 mi Machias, ME 24 mi Northeast Harbor, ME 26 mi

ZIP Codes in Milbridge

Milbridge, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04658

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milbridge, ME affordable or expensive?

Milbridge's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milbridge roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $121,500 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Milbridge, ME?

Milbridge'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 Milbridge?

Public schools in Milbridge are operated by RSU 37/MSAD 37. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milbridge, ME a good place to live?

Milbridge, ME has a population of 481, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%. 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 Milbridge?

Milbridge averages 28.8°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches with about 74.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milbridge?

Milbridge, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04658.

What is the population of Milbridge?

The population of Milbridge, Maine is 481 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milbridge?

Key numbers for living in Milbridge: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $121,500, median household income N/A, 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 Milbridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.