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Old Orchard Beach is a small town of 9,040 in Maine, with a median household income of $62,335
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Old Orchard Beach stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Old Orchard Beach is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Old Orchard Beach 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: 98.4
Old Orchard Beach's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Old Orchard Beach costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Old Orchard Beach, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$295,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,017
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,335
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Old Orchard Beach's violent crime rate is 105.2 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
105.2 /100k
Property Crime
1041.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Old Orchard Beach is served primarily by RSU 23.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Old Orchard Beach, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 23
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Old Orchard Beach sees average highs of 32.4°F in January
and 79.5°F in July,
with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 68.7 inches of snow per year.
Old Orchard Beach's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Old Orchard Beach roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $295,500 and median rent is $1,017/month.
Old Orchard Beach's violent crime rate is 105.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1041.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Old Orchard Beach are operated by RSU 23.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 39.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Old Orchard Beach, ME has a population of 9,040, a median household income of $62,335, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Old Orchard Beach averages 32.4°F in January and 79.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches
with about 68.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Old Orchard Beach, ME is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 04064, 04063.
The population of Old Orchard Beach, Maine is 9,040 with a median age of 57.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Old Orchard Beach: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $295,500, median household income $62,335, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Orchard Beach side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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