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Rangeley is a small town of 568 in Maine, with a median household income of $48,026
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rangeley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rangeley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rangeley 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: 89.5
Rangeley's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rangeley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rangeley, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$631
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,026
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rangeley's violent crime rate is 66.2 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.2 /100k
Property Crime
808.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rangeley is served primarily by RSU 78.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rangeley, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 78
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rangeley sees average highs of 23.0°F in January
and 76.4°F in July,
with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 123.3 inches of snow per year.
Rangeley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rangeley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,600 and median rent is $631/month.
Rangeley's violent crime rate is 66.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 808.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rangeley are operated by RSU 78.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rangeley, ME has a population of 568, a median household income of $48,026, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
Rangeley averages 23.0°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches
with about 123.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rangeley, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04970.
The population of Rangeley, Maine is 568 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rangeley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $105,600, median household income $48,026, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rangeley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
