Apartments for rent in Belfast, ME

Belfast is a small town in Maine with a population of approximately 7,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (26%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. At an average age of just under 45, the town's population is older than most cities in Maine. Most Belfast residents own their homes, and 37% of residents rent. The average rent of $817 per month is roughly the same as the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Belfast has a high concentration of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees, as 11% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Additionally, 19% have a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Belfast residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries make up 14% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $66,000, Belfast workers bring in a little more than their peers elsewhere in the state. Belfast, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 20 minutes, the commute time for Belfast residents is faster than the state average of about 23 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, opted for by 35% of residents, while public transportation isn't used. Not many workers (2%) commute on foot, though the number is greater than the national average.