There are 5 assisted living facilities near Eastport, Maine. The mean cost / day for assisted living in Maine is $165, with costs ranging between $107 and $268 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,950, with costs ranging from about $3,200 up to $8,040. The mean annual cost is $59,400, which is greater than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Eastport, Maine
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- Eastport scores significantly lower than the Maine average of 68.
- Eastport scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Eastport Memorial Nursing Home and Robbinston Bridge Home)
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (49% of residents).
- There is 1 golf course in or around the city (St. Croix Country Club).
- There are 16 parks near the city center, including Seaview Campground & Cottages, Shackford Head State Park, and Deer Island Point Campground.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Christ Episcopal Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.63% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.04% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.50%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Maine has an average state income tax of 5.08%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $43,126, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $28,654, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,846, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.62%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Eastport receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Eastport has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Eastport has a sparse population density of 364.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Eastport have a very short daily commute time.
- Eastport has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.03%.
Eastport is a small municipality in the State of Maine. It is located in Washington County. Though the city itself contains only 1,331 people, the encompassing metropolitan area has a population of 416,557. People over the age of 55 compose about 49% of the total community.
Eastport has an average SeniorScore™ of 60. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000 and an average household income is $29,000 (the Maine state average is $47,000). The mean home price in Eastport is $189,000, which is less than the Maine average of $253,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 10.62%.
Eastport has harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The area gets large amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Eastport has good air quality and a lower than average rate of crime.