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Millinocket is a small town of 4,136 in Maine, with a median household income of $45,345
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Millinocket 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 Millinocket is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Millinocket 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: 88.1
Millinocket's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Millinocket costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Millinocket, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$594
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,345
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Millinocket's violent crime rate is 57.2 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
57.2 /100k
Property Crime
1380.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Millinocket is served primarily by Millinocket Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Millinocket, ME
National Avg
School District
Millinocket Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Millinocket sees average highs of 23.6°F in January
and 78.5°F in July,
with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 86.1 inches of snow per year.
Millinocket's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Millinocket roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,900 and median rent is $594/month.
Millinocket's violent crime rate is 57.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1380.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Millinocket are operated by Millinocket Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Millinocket, ME has a population of 4,136, a median household income of $45,345, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
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.
Millinocket averages 23.6°F in January and 78.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches
with about 86.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Millinocket, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04462.
The population of Millinocket, Maine is 4,136 with a median age of 57.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Millinocket: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $86,900, median household income $45,345, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Millinocket side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
