Median Age
52 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
32%
Belfast
Belfast, ME Area Guide
Avg Rent
$705
Population
7,152
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Delight in classic New England charm on the coast
Bayfront
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Active
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Charming
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Historic
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Belfast is a charming coastal city nestled alongside where the Passagassawakeag River flows into the Belfast Bay and the Penobscot Bay. With its pervasive historic character and vibrant downtown offerings, it’s no wonder why Belfast has quickly become a sought-after place to visit and live. Downtown Belfast houses an array of eclectic art galleries, farm-to-table restaurants, and unique specialty shops in well-preserved buildings on a walkable Main Street.
Belfast offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from water-based activities in the river and bay to the scenic trails in the many local forest preserves. Belfast also contains the Belfast Harbor Walk, where residents and visitors alike enjoy strolling alongside the waterfront. Convenience to U.S. 1 connects Belfast to numerous other coastal cities and major roadways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,856
Average: $78,452
Education
2,574
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,666
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Belfast has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Belfast, ME is $705 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Belfast has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$705/month
600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Belfast, ME is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Public
Grades PK-5
258 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
99 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
340 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
496 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Moose Point State Park
- Penobscot Marine Museum
Airports
- Bangor International
Colleges
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.