In Penobscot, Maine, the median home price is $286,656, compared with the Maine median of $399,572; median household income is $66,356; the population is 154,710; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 61.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Penobscot at a glance
Population
154,710
Median Household Income
$66,356
Typical Home Value
$286,656
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
61.3
Avg Commute Time
22.7
About Penobscot
Penobscot has a population of 154,710. The median home value is $286,656, 28% below the Maine median. Median household income is $66,356 (11% below the Maine median). The most populated towns are Bangor, Orono, and Brewer.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Penobscot
67 towns, by population.
- Bangor31,938 pop.
- Orono11,902 pop.
- Brewer9,652 pop.
- Hampden7,896 pop.
- Old Town7,470 pop.
- Hermon6,727 pop.
- Lincoln4,890 pop.
- Glenburn4,737 pop.
- Millinocket4,115 pop.
- Orrington3,853 pop.
- Dexter3,822 pop.
- Holden3,352 pop.
- Newport3,143 pop.
- Milford3,095 pop.
- Levant3,069 pop.
- Corinth2,990 pop.
- Carmel2,941 pop.
- Eddington2,223 pop.
- Corinna2,192 pop.
- Veazie1,847 pop.
- Bradley1,645 pop.
- East Millinocket1,495 pop.
- Newburgh1,475 pop.
- Enfield1,462 pop.
- Greenbush1,378 pop.
- Howland1,367 pop.
- Kenduskeag1,333 pop.
- Plymouth1,319 pop.
- Hudson1,305 pop.
- Bradford1,254 pop.
- Etna1,252 pop.
- Dixmont1,207 pop.
- Patten1,154 pop.
- Stetson1,151 pop.
- Charleston1,117 pop.
- Clifton1,111 pop.
- Exeter1,093 pop.
- Medway996 pop.
- Lee925 pop.
- Garland823 pop.
- Alton819 pop.
- Lagrange709 pop.
- Mattawamkeag698 pop.
- Chester598 pop.
- North Penobscot518 pop.
- Penobscot Indian Island470 pop.
- Stacyville465 pop.
- Passadumkeag384 pop.
- Lowell378 pop.
- Burlington328 pop.
- Springfield310 pop.
- East Central Penobscot307 pop.
- Winn287 pop.
- Argyle286 pop.
- Mount Chase280 pop.
- Prentiss210 pop.
- Woodville198 pop.
- Edinburg172 pop.
- Kingman138 pop.
- Carroll134 pop.
- Lakeville99 pop.
- Webster85 pop.
- Maxfield76 pop.
- Drew33 pop.
- Seboeis12 pop.
- Twombly Ridge0 pop.
- Whitney0 pop.
County rankings in Maine
Every county in Maine, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Maine
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Maine
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Maine by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Maine
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Maine
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Maine
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Maine
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Maine
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Maine
- 10Best school ratingsMaine School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Maine
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Maine
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Maine
Penobscot at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Penobscot?
- Penobscot has a population of 154,710 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Penobscot?
- The median home value in Penobscot is $286,656. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Penobscot?
- Median household income in Penobscot is $66,356 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Penobscot in?
- Penobscot is in Maine.
- How many towns are in Penobscot?
- Penobscot contains 67 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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