The Town FilesDanforth, Maine
Town in Washington County · population 587 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,900
- Household income
- $48,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 2° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 96 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 53.1
Danforth is a town of 587 people in Washington County, Maine. The median home is worth $89,900, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks quieter than 88% of Maine towns, better transit than 85% of Maine towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of Maine towns.
How Danforth ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Danforth is worth $89,900, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $48,125, which is more affordable than 97% of Maine towns. Median rent is $629 a month. 81.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Danforth | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,900 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $629 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $48,125 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.6% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 42.1% | — |
Who lives in Danforth
| People | Danforth | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.0% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 18.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 90.0% |
Weather in Danforth
July highs average 78.1°F and January lows 1.6°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 95.7 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 198 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Danforth since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 17, 2013 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 17, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on May 26, 1998.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4764: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 10,211 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,219 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Danforth itself the ACS puts it at 13.9%.
Public schools in Danforth
1 public school with 143 students, about 8.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand School | PK-12 | 143 | 8.9 |
Towns near Danforth
- Mattawamkeag, ME23.1 mi · 596 people · home $104,200
- Hodgdon, ME28.7 mi · 1,290 people · home $159,300
- Lee, ME28.7 mi · 916 people · home $174,500
- Linneus, ME29.5 mi · 947 people · home $144,200
Danforth questions
Is Danforth, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Danforth scores better for retirees than 61% of Maine towns and quieter than 88%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.1).
How much does a house cost in Danforth?
The median owner-occupied home in Danforth is valued at $89,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,125, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $629 a month.
What is the weather like in Danforth?
July highs average 78.1°F and January lows 1.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 95.7 inches of snow.
Does Danforth get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Danforth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 17, 2013. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)