Calais, Maine

Population 3,132

Calais is located in Washington County, ME. The population is 3,132, making Calais the largest city in Washington County.

There are 3 public schools in Calais with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Calais is low , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Calais is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Calais property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Calais include Baring, Robbinston and Woodland.

Calais Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.6%

Crime Rate

9.92% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 67
  • Violent Crimes: 202
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 303
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

73.49% Higher than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Calais
  • 51.09 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

85 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 83

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Maine unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Calais, ME and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Calais's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.

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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 Calais, ME

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  • In 2014, the city of Calais, ME issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Calais, ME issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $635
  • 1 Bedroom: $639
  • 2 Bedrooms: $841
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,049
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,221

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Environmental Hazards

85 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.85°
  • February 17.57°
  • March 27.43°
  • April 40.46°
  • May 54.33°
  • June 59.79°
  • July 66.37°
  • August 64.94°
  • September 56.18°
  • October 44.78°
  • November 34.17°
  • December 25.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Calais, ME

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Calais, ME: $32,885

Unemployment

Unemployment in Calais is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.17%
White Collar - 63.83%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Bruce Poliquin

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Calais, ME
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