What are the schools like in Standish, ME?

Standish is served primarily by RSU 06/MSAD 06. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Standish?

The median household income in Standish, ME is $56,645 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Standish, ME?

Standish has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Standish, ME affordable or expensive?

Standish's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Standish is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $348,100 and the median rent is $1,344 per month.

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

Standish has a violent crime rate of 43.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 515.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Standish, ME a Good Place to Live?

Standish is a small town of 282 in Maine, with a median household income of $56,645 . Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Standish stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Standish is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Standish 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: 101.5

Standish's overall cost of living index is 101.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Standish costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Standish, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$348,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,344	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,645	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Standish's violent crime rate is 43.7 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

43.7 /100k

Property Crime

515.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Standish is served primarily by RSU 06/MSAD 06. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Standish, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 06/MSAD 06	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Standish sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 49.6 inches of annual precipitation and 80.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Standish, ME
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	49.6"
Annual Snowfall	80.9"

Demographics

Metric	Standish, ME	National Avg
Population	282	—
Median Age	55.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	41.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Standish

Standish, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04084

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Standish, ME affordable or expensive?

Standish's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Standish roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $348,100 and median rent is $1,344/month.

What is the crime rate in Standish, ME?

Standish's violent crime rate is 43.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 515.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Standish?

Public schools in Standish are operated by RSU 06/MSAD 06. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Standish, ME a good place to live?

Standish, ME has a population of 282, a median household income of $56,645, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Standish?

Standish averages 31.4°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.6 inches with about 80.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Standish?

Standish, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04084.

What is the population of Standish?

The population of Standish, Maine is 282 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Standish?

Key numbers for living in Standish: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $348,100, median household income $56,645, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Standish side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.