Belfast, Maine

Population 6,664

Belfast is located in Waldo County, ME. The population is 6,664, making Belfast the largest city in Waldo County.

There are 4 public schools in Belfast with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Belfast is very low , and there are 13 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Belfast is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Belfast property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Belfast include Waldo, Northport and Belmont.

Belfast Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 50.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.4%

Crime Rate

75.36% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 45
  • Violent Crimes: 45
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 119
  • Property Crime: 565
  • Larceny Theft: 402

Registered Offenders

30.58% Higher than national avg.
  • 13 offenders in Belfast
  • 19.51 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

147 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 21
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 126

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Maine unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Belfast, ME and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Belfast's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
  • School District Rating
  • Rsu 71
2 Private Schools

River School

The School At Sweetser - Belfast

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

13 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Belfast, ME

Property Reports view all

17 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Belfast, ME issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Belfast, ME issued 21 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 21 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 15 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from Belfast, ME
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $837
  • 1 Bedroom: $842
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,041
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,287
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,675

Zip Codes

04849 04915 04952 04974

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Environmental Hazards

147 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Belfast, ME has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Belfast, ME is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.35 Average
    Belfast, ME is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.98°
  • February 23.47°
  • March 32.8°
  • April 44.62°
  • May 55.79°
  • June 62.64°
  • July 69.83°
  • August 67.42°
  • September 59.5°
  • October 48.5°
  • November 37.38°
  • December 25.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Belfast, ME

Earthquakes
Belfast, ME has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Belfast, ME has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Belfast, ME has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Belfast, ME has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Belfast, ME: $40,625

Unemployment

Unemployment in Belfast is 3.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.58%
White Collar - 59.42%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Paul LePage
  • Sen. Susan M. Collins
  • Sen. Angus S. King Jr.

City Representatives

  • Bruce Poliquin

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

22 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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