What are the schools like in Turner, ME?

Turner is served primarily by RSU 52/MSAD 52. The district operates 4 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 Turner?

The median household income in Turner, ME is $73,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.7%.

What is the weather like in Turner, ME?

Turner has an average high temperature of 28.2°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.7 inches.

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

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

Turner has a violent crime rate of 174.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1381.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Turner, ME a Good Place to Live?

Turner is a small town of 541 in Maine, with a median household income of $73,333 and a 11.7% unemployment rate.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Turner is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Turner city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Turner metro area.

Metric	Turner, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Turner's violent crime rate is 174.6 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

174.6 /100k

Property Crime

1381.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Turner is served primarily by RSU 52/MSAD 52. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Turner, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 52/MSAD 52	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Turner sees average highs of 28.2°F in January and 78.7°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 77.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Turner, ME
Average High — January	28.2°F
Average High — July	78.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	77.7"

Demographics

Metric	Turner, ME	National Avg
Population	541	—
Median Age	60.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	2.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Greene, ME 7 mi Auburn, ME 12 mi Mechanic Falls, ME 12 mi Sabattus, ME 12 mi Lewiston, ME 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Turner

Turner, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04282

Turner vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turner, ME affordable or expensive?

Turner has a median home value of $200,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $73,333.

What is the crime rate in Turner, ME?

Turner's violent crime rate is 174.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1381.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Turner?

Public schools in Turner are operated by RSU 52/MSAD 52. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Turner, ME a good place to live?

Turner, ME has a population of 541, a median household income of $73,333, and an unemployment rate of 11.7%. 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 Turner?

Turner averages 28.2°F in January and 78.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 77.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Turner?

Turner, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04282.

What is the population of Turner?

The population of Turner, Maine is 541 with a median age of 60.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Turner?

Key numbers for living in Turner: median home $200,000, median household income $73,333, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Turner side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.