Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Machias

Affordability in Machias, ME

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Machias is $656 per month and the median household income is $27,926 per year, reflecting a community where housing costs are relatively low but incomes are also modest. About 64% of residents rent their homes, making access to income-based and HUD-assisted housing an important resource here.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Machias Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Machias, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Machias

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Machias has a Walk Score of 59 ("Somewhat Walkable") and a Bike Score of 54. No Transit Score is available, which reflects the limited public transit options typical of rural Maine communities.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 3 schools across 1 district serve Machias, including 1 elementary and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Machias

The median household income in Machias is $27,926 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $656 per month, also from the Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-restricted housing in Machias can offer meaningful savings for households that qualify, since rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are tied to area income limits rather than the open market.

Environment

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Machias have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone.