What are the schools like in Wiscasset, ME?

Wiscasset is served primarily by Wiscasset Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.1:1.

What is the median household income in Wiscasset?

The median household income in Wiscasset, ME is $102,792 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Wiscasset, ME?

Wiscasset has an average high temperature of 32.2°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 78.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Wiscasset, ME affordable or expensive?

Wiscasset's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wiscasset is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $276,300 and the median rent is $1,200 per month.

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

Wiscasset has a violent crime rate of 50.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 840.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wiscasset, ME a Good Place to Live?

Wiscasset is a small town of 1,207 in Maine, with a median household income of $102,792 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Wiscasset stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Wiscasset 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: 99.4

Wiscasset's overall cost of living index is 99.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wiscasset costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wiscasset, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$276,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,200	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wiscasset's violent crime rate is 50.9 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.9 /100k

Property Crime

840.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wiscasset is served primarily by Wiscasset Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wiscasset, ME	National Avg
School District	Wiscasset Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wiscasset sees average highs of 32.2°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation and 78.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wiscasset, ME
Average High — January	32.2°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.7"
Annual Snowfall	78.7"

Demographics

Metric	Wiscasset, ME	National Avg
Population	1,207	—
Median Age	47.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newcastle, ME 8 mi Damariscotta, ME 8 mi Richmond, ME 9 mi Bath, ME 10 mi Boothbay Harbor, ME 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Wiscasset

Wiscasset, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04578

Wiscasset vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wiscasset, ME affordable or expensive?

Wiscasset's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wiscasset roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $276,300 and median rent is $1,200/month.

What is the crime rate in Wiscasset, ME?

Wiscasset's violent crime rate is 50.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 840.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wiscasset?

Public schools in Wiscasset are operated by Wiscasset Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1. 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wiscasset, ME a good place to live?

Wiscasset, ME has a population of 1,207, a median household income of $102,792, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Wiscasset?

Wiscasset averages 32.2°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches with about 78.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wiscasset?

Wiscasset, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04578.

What is the population of Wiscasset?

The population of Wiscasset, Maine is 1,207 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wiscasset?

Key numbers for living in Wiscasset: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $276,300, median household income $102,792, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wiscasset side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.