Quality of Life and Culture in Fort Kent, ME - PlaceVista

Fort Kent, ME A

Population: 2,409

Home Price: $102,200

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Overview

Fort Kent is a small town in the state of Maine with a population of 2,409. Fort Kent has a short summer and cold winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: (A) Excellent
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 16.1 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Fort Kent, ME

Employment and Income	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
Per Capita Income	$45,157	$32,660	$32,693
Median Household Income	$53,523	$56,162	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	5.5%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	6.7%	9.1%	10.5%

Age	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
Median Age	48.3	46.4	42.3

Gender	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
Male	44.7%	48.0%	49.8%
Female	55.3%	52.0%	50.2%

Race	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
White	90.7%	93.7%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	1.1%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.2%	0.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.4%	0.9%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	8.0%	3.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
Median Home Price	$102,200	$195,403	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$667	$737	$801
Family Households	38.4%	38.4%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	39.7%	39.7%	26.2%
Homeowners	62.4%	67.4%	72.9%
Renters	37.6%	32.6%	27.1%

Education	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	4.5%	4.8%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	35.5%	35.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	14.4%	19.5%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	11.2%	10.3%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	18.3%	18.0%	15.0%

Proficiency	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
Mathematics	25.2%	34.1%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	51.5%	53.6%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
Murder	0.0	1.0	3.0
Rape	0.0	40.6	38.0
Robbery	0.0	9.3	40.7
Assault	0.0	57.2	188.5

Property Crime	Fort Kent	Maine	United States
Burglary	0.0	180.2	336.1
Theft	524.1	1098.3	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	0.0	55.4	167.1
Arson	0.0	6.1	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Fort Kent, ME

booze
spaghetti
cajun
tuna
bagel

beer
dairy
mcdonalds
ice cream

soccer
volleyball
racing
baseball
recruiting

nascar
football
coaches
collegiate
outdoors

athletics
athletes
teams

textile
collections
nft
library
collection

literary
literature
portrait
creation
museum

studio
artists
nature

books
nascar
guitars
hunting fishing
dd

camping
outdoors
#yammienoob

tv
outdoor
hub
podcasts
commentary

celebrity
lifestyle
studio
comedy
sports

winter
backcountry
petfriendly
tents
angola indiana

summer
fly fishing
visitors
rec
camping

mountain
pool
nature
sports

collections
thrift store
retail store
kmart
shoppers

supermarket
pickup
mcdonalds

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