What are the schools like in Steep Falls, ME?

Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls?

The median household income in Steep Falls, ME is $85,040 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 Steep Falls, ME?

Steep Falls has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 69.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Steep Falls, ME affordable or expensive?

Steep Falls's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Steep Falls is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,300 and the median rent is $1,659 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Steep Falls, ME?

Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls, ME a Good Place to Live?

Steep Falls is a small town of 2,087 in Maine, with a median household income of $85,040 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Steep Falls stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Steep Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Steep Falls 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: 101.1

Steep Falls's overall cost of living index is 101.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Steep Falls costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Steep Falls, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,659	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,040	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Steep Falls'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

Steep Falls 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	Steep Falls, 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	16.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Steep Falls sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 69.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Steep Falls, ME
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	69.7"

Demographics

Metric	Steep Falls, ME	National Avg
Population	2,087	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.8%	22.2%
65 and over	7.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Standish, ME 5 mi Cornish, ME 9 mi North Windham, ME 9 mi Little Falls, ME 10 mi South Windham, ME 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Steep Falls

Steep Falls, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04085

Steep Falls vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steep Falls, ME affordable or expensive?

Steep Falls's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Steep Falls roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $229,300 and median rent is $1,659/month.

What is the crime rate in Steep Falls, ME?

Steep Falls'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 Steep Falls?

Public schools in Steep Falls 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. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Steep Falls, ME a good place to live?

Steep Falls, ME has a population of 2,087, a median household income of $85,040, 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 Steep Falls?

Steep Falls averages 31.4°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 69.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Steep Falls?

Steep Falls, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04085.

What is the population of Steep Falls?

The population of Steep Falls, Maine is 2,087 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Steep Falls?

Key numbers for living in Steep Falls: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $229,300, median household income $85,040, 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 Steep Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.