Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Caribou

Caribou, ME has 7 affordable and income-based rental properties with 160 total units across the city. Of the 5 properties with inspection scores on record, 4 rated good and 1 rated poor. The median asking rent in Caribou is $757 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Properties

160

Total units

81/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$757/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Caribou is $757 per month and the median household income is $53,709 annually, with renters making up about 28% of households. Caribou has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 109 total units, offering options for renters seeking below-market housing in this small northern Maine city.

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

67 / 100k · 2023

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Caribou Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents in 2023. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Caribou are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 58 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Caribou

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Caribou scores 58 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 46. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit typical of rural northern Maine.

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

3 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 1 district serve Caribou, including 1 elementary and 1 high school, plus 1 school categorized as other. Ratings and quality vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$53,709 median income

Cost of Living in Caribou

The median household income in Caribou is $53,709 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $757 per month, also according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Caribou can help renters whose housing costs would otherwise strain a limited budget. The 5 HUD-assisted properties in the city span 109 units, offering income-qualified renters below-market options.

Census ACS 5-Year

🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is not a notable concern for assisted housing in Caribou. According to flood mapping data, none of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in the city fall within a mapped or high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow

HUD Inspection Scoresavg 81/100(5 of 7 scored)