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Waldo County
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Waldo County

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Waldo County is located in Maine with a population of 39,618. In Waldo County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Waldo County and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    39,618
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $183,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $837
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      30.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      406.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      934.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      132
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Waldo County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,880
    National
    $69,021
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