The Town FilesMadawaska, Maine
Community in Aroostook County · population 2,797 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,300
- Household income
- $55,666
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 99 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 53.2
Madawaska is a community of 2,797 people in Aroostook County, Maine. The median home is worth $158,300, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks better for retirees than 83% of Maine towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Maine towns, more vibrant than 78% of Maine towns.
How Madawaska 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 Madawaska is worth $158,300, below the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $55,666, which is more affordable than 74% of Maine towns. Median rent is $626 a month. 63.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Madawaska | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,300 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $626 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $55,666 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.0% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Madawaska
| People | Madawaska | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.2 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.5% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 10.8 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.8% | 90.0% |
Weather in Madawaska
July highs average 75.5°F and January lows 3.2°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 98.5 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 183 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Madawaska since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 4, 2007.
Severe weather in Aroostook County since 1996
Aroostook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| February 1, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1953: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 9, 2008 | Flood | DR-1755: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Aroostook County
Aroostook County had 25,999 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,148 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Madawaska itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Towns near Madawaska
- Madawaska, ME5.1 mi · 3,867 people · home $156,300
- Fort Kent, ME13.2 mi · 4,067 people · home $160,700
Madawaska questions
Is Madawaska, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Madawaska scores better for retirees than 83% of Maine towns and quieter than 51%. 30.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.2).
How much does a house cost in Madawaska?
The median owner-occupied home in Madawaska is valued at $158,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,666, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $626 a month.
What is the weather like in Madawaska?
July highs average 75.5°F and January lows 3.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 98.5 inches of snow.
Does Madawaska get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Madawaska 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)