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Caribou, ME
Caribou · Aroostook County · ME 04736
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$139K
Median Price
24/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
ASafety
92/100
B-Schools
70/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
24/100
WYLT Score76/100
Our Take
Caribou is a quiet, low‑cost, family‑friendly town with good schools and almost no flood risk, but it has essentially no walkability or public transit and a very limited job market. If you’re okay with driving everywhere and can tolerate sparse amenities, it might work, but it’s not ideal for people who need easy access to services or a strong local economy.
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The Good
- ✓High school rating of 9
- ✓Median home price well below national average
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Quiet rural environment
Real Talk
- !Almost all errands require a car
- !Median income is low, limiting job prospects
- !Uncertain broadband reliability for remote work
- !Very few dining, nightlife, or retail options
- $Car maintenance and fuel costs
- $Higher insurance due to remote location
- $Potentially higher grocery and healthcare expenses due to distance
Best For
Families with kidsRetirees seeking a quiet placeFirst‑time homeowners on a budgetRemote workers with reliable internet
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Caribou, ME
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Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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