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Explore the life in Machias based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Machias
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Machias
3. Crime In Machias
4. Cost of Living In Machias
5. Gender In Machias
6. Household Income For Machias
7. Education In Machias
8. Race & Ethnicity In Machias

Machias is a city in Maine state in USA with a population of 1157 residents.. The poverty rate of Machias is 35.2%, which is 151% higher than national average. The typical household in Machias earns $20565 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 4 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 74.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Machias are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 5 workers in Machias is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Machias, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Machias remained 21%, which is 347% higher than national rate. Nearly 4 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Machias, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Machias is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Machias is $99100 , which is 57% lower than national average. While median income in Machias remained $20565, which is 70% lower than national average.

Jobs10%

Housing40%

Affordability50%

Safety80%

Amenities40%

Diversity50%

Education60%

Commute100%

The overall crime rate in Machias, Maine is 26% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Machias is 10% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Machias is 29% lower than national average. You have 1 in 165 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 41 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Maine	23	25	17	28	19
In USA	1676	1774	1253	1769	1425

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Maine	3	12	26	2	50
In USA	931	330	1102	619	1757