Population:
40th largest U.S. State by population, with 1,318,301 people (2008 estimate).
Size:
39th largest state in the country by area, at 35,385 square miles.
Largest city: Portland
Median income:
$46,581 (2008 estimate)
Climate:
Yearly rainfall: 43.5 inches per year
Yearly snowfall: 78 inches per year
Temperatures (High/Low) in capital city of Augusta:
January, 27/10; July, 78/60
Apartments for rent in Maine are near the national average. The price of a one-bedroom averages $898 per month, which is $37 above the national average. The price of a two-bedroom averages $942 per month, which is $1149 below the national average.
If you're searching for an Maine apartment rental you should know that the trends vary depending on which city or county you're looking at. The most expensive Maine apartments for rent are in South Portland and Portland.
Economy: Maine suffered from the great manufacturing exodus of the 1980’s and its economy hasn't fully recovered to this day. Where other states have grown technology jobs to replace the assembly line work, most of Maine's economic activity comes from government and financial services. The state is renowned for its seafood, particularly lobsters and clams, but those industries make up a very small part of the economy. Maine is also the biggest blueberry producer in North America.
Noteworthy: Portland recently surpassed Boston as New England's busiest seaport.
Types of rentals include studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartments; condominiums, single-family homes; shared rentals, and room and board homes. These may be listed by other names in some areas. When considering a particular dwelling, be sure to confirm the specifi cs of what you will be renting. We also strongly encourage you to make personal visits.
