What are the schools like in Waldoboro, ME?

Waldoboro is served primarily by RSU 40/MSAD 40. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Waldoboro?

The median household income in Waldoboro, ME is $54,345 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Waldoboro, ME?

Waldoboro has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 78.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Waldoboro, ME affordable or expensive?

Waldoboro's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waldoboro is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,900 and the median rent is $333 per month.

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

Waldoboro has a violent crime rate of 37.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1004.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waldoboro, ME a Good Place to Live?

Waldoboro is a small town of 1,553 in Maine, with a median household income of $54,345 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Waldoboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Waldoboro 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: 87.6

Waldoboro's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waldoboro costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waldoboro, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$333	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,345	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Waldoboro's violent crime rate is 37.2 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

37.2 /100k

Property Crime

1004.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Waldoboro is served primarily by RSU 40/MSAD 40. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Waldoboro, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 40/MSAD 40	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waldoboro sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 78.3°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 78.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waldoboro, ME
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	78.3°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	78.7"

Demographics

Metric	Waldoboro, ME	National Avg
Population	1,553	—
Median Age	53.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.7%	22.2%
65 and over	27.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newcastle, ME 8 mi Damariscotta, ME 9 mi Thomaston, ME 10 mi Rockland, ME 12 mi Wiscasset, ME 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Waldoboro

Waldoboro, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04572

Waldoboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waldoboro, ME affordable or expensive?

Waldoboro's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waldoboro roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $200,900 and median rent is $333/month.

What is the crime rate in Waldoboro, ME?

Waldoboro's violent crime rate is 37.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1004.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waldoboro?

Public schools in Waldoboro are operated by RSU 40/MSAD 40. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 31.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Waldoboro, ME a good place to live?

Waldoboro, ME has a population of 1,553, a median household income of $54,345, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Waldoboro?

Waldoboro averages 30.1°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 78.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Waldoboro?

Waldoboro, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04572.

What is the population of Waldoboro?

The population of Waldoboro, Maine is 1,553 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waldoboro?

Key numbers for living in Waldoboro: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $200,900, median household income $54,345, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waldoboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.