Orono, ME
2 neighborhoods · 11,129 residents · Maine
B+
70/100
90
Safety Score
52
Affordability
$57K
Median Income
$215K
Median Home Value
Is Orono, ME a Good Place to Live?
Orono receives an overall livability grade of B+ (70/100), indicating solid livability relative to the rest of Maine. Safety scores A+ (90/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores C+ (52/100) with a median household income of $56,682 and median home values around $214,600.
About 78.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 8.1%. 48% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 24.
$1,058
Median Rent/mo
78.9%
College Educated
8.1%
Unemployment
48%
Owner-Occupied
24
Median Age
11,129
Population
2
Zip Codes
Penobscot
County
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Neighborhoods in Orono
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.