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Caribou
  • Town in Maine
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Caribou

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Caribou is a town in Maine with a population of 7,448. Caribou is in Aroostook County. Living in Caribou offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Caribou and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    7,448
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $99,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $628
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      26.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      52.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      568
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      225.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Caribou

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,967
    National
    $69,021
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