The Town FilesEastport, Maine
City in Washington County · population 1,288 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $179,800
- Household income
- $45,573
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 61.4
Eastport is a city of 1,288 people in Washington County, Maine. The median home is worth $179,800, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of Maine towns, hipper than 98% of Maine towns, better for retirees than 97% of Maine towns.
- #11 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Maine
- #12 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Maine
- #25 in 25 Small Towns in Maine With the Mildest Winters
- #26 in The 50 Best Small Towns to Retire in America With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #26 in The 50 Best Places to Retire in America With the Fewest Tornadoes
How Eastport 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 Eastport is worth $179,800, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $45,573, which is more affordable than 36% of Maine towns. Median rent is $565 a month. 64.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eastport | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,800 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $565 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $45,573 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.9% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1941 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 19.4% | — |
Who lives in Eastport
| People | Eastport | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.4 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 42.4% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.2% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 14.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 19.5% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 18.5 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 90.0% |
Weather in Eastport
July highs average 74.9°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.8 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 138 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Eastport since 1950.
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 Eastport itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Eastport
2 public schools with 174 students, about 9.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastport Elementary School | PK-8 | 91 | 9.1 |
| Shead High School | 9-12 | 83 | 10.4 |
Towns near Eastport
- Pembroke, ME6.2 mi · 788 people · home $142,800
- Perry, ME6.7 mi · 802 people · home $196,400
- Lubec, ME7.4 mi · 1,237 people · home $188,700
- Robbinston, ME12.8 mi · 539 people · home $228,000
- Calais, ME19.0 mi · 3,079 people · home $111,100
- Cutler, ME21.0 mi · 524 people · home $155,900
- East Machias, ME22.0 mi · 1,326 people · home $210,800
- Marshfield, ME25.4 mi · 528 people · home $191,900
Eastport questions
Is Eastport, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eastport scores better for retirees than 97% of Maine towns and quieter than 67%. 42.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.4).
How much does a house cost in Eastport?
The median owner-occupied home in Eastport is valued at $179,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,573, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $565 a month.
What is the weather like in Eastport?
July highs average 74.9°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 61.8 inches of snow.
Does Eastport get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Eastport in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)