Eastport is located on the northeastern part of the Maine coastline and happens to be the eastern most city in the United States. It is apart of Washington County. Eastport is a fairly small town with a population of just over 1,600 people recorded in the 2000 census. It has actually had a 2.3% decrease in population since 1990. Other Eastport statistics include:
People
• Median Age: 45
• Percent of Population Married: 51%
Economy
• Unemployment rate: 7.8%
• Average Household income: $26,600
Housing
• Median Home Cost: $113,500
• Vacant Housing: 31%
• Average Apartment Rent (based on 2 bedrooms): $560
• Property Tax Rate (based on every $1000 of home’s value): $17.50
Climate
• Average July high: 77 degrees
• Average January low: 7 degrees
• Precipitation: 48 inches of rain, 68 inches of snow
• Elevation: 194 feet
Education
• School Expense (per student): $8,000
• Number of Students per Teacher: 13