What are the schools like in Yarmouth, ME?

Yarmouth is served primarily by Yarmouth Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Yarmouth?

The median household income in Yarmouth, ME is $89,770 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Yarmouth, ME?

Yarmouth has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 84.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Yarmouth, ME affordable or expensive?

Yarmouth's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yarmouth is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $472,600 and the median rent is $1,567 per month.

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

Yarmouth has a violent crime rate of 88.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 420.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yarmouth, ME a Good Place to Live?

Yarmouth is a small town of 5,937 in Maine, with a median household income of $89,770 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Yarmouth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Yarmouth 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: 104.2

Yarmouth's overall cost of living index is 104.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yarmouth costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Yarmouth, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$472,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,567	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,770	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Yarmouth's violent crime rate is 88.5 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.5 /100k

Property Crime

420.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Yarmouth is served primarily by Yarmouth Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Yarmouth, ME	National Avg
School District	Yarmouth Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	60.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yarmouth sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation and 84.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yarmouth, ME
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	49.5"
Annual Snowfall	84.0"

Demographics

Metric	Yarmouth, ME	National Avg
Population	5,937	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cumberland Center, ME 3 mi Cousins Island, ME 3 mi Littlejohn Island, ME 4 mi Falmouth Foreside, ME 5 mi Freeport, ME 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Yarmouth

Yarmouth, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04096

Yarmouth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yarmouth, ME affordable or expensive?

Yarmouth's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Yarmouth roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $472,600 and median rent is $1,567/month.

What is the crime rate in Yarmouth, ME?

Yarmouth's violent crime rate is 88.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 420.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yarmouth?

Public schools in Yarmouth are operated by Yarmouth Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 60.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Yarmouth, ME a good place to live?

Yarmouth, ME has a population of 5,937, a median household income of $89,770, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 Yarmouth?

Yarmouth averages 29.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches with about 84.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yarmouth?

Yarmouth, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04096.

What is the population of Yarmouth?

The population of Yarmouth, Maine is 5,937 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yarmouth?

Key numbers for living in Yarmouth: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $472,600, median household income $89,770, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yarmouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.