City in Maine, United States

Rockland

$335kMedian Home
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Rockland is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 6,936. The city is a popular tourist destination. It is a departure point for the Maine State Ferry Service to the islands of Penobscot Bay: Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Rockland, Maine
Latitude44.10°
Longitude-69.11°
Population7k
Altitude23 ft

State Context

MaineU.S. state

Maine is a state in the New England region of the United States, and the northeasternmost state in the contiguous United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, and shares a maritime border with Nova Scotia. It is the only state to border only one other state, which is New Hampshire. Maine is the largest state in New England by total area, almost as large as the combined area of the remaining five states.Wikipedia

Income tax: 5.80% - 7.15%Avg sales tax: 5.50%Property tax: 1.02%

About the Region

New England

New England sits at the northeastern edge of the American continent, where colonial-era brick cities give way to dense forests, rocky coastlines, and some of the sharpest seasonal swings in the country. Harsh winters and short days are offset by world-class autumn foliage and reliably mild summers. Boston anchors a global biotech and university corridor, while smaller cities like Portland (ME), Providence, and Burlington punch well above their demographic weight in food, arts, and startup energy.

Housing costs vary significantly across the region. Greater Boston has moved toward coastal norms, but mid-sized cities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont still represent some of the best value in the Northeast — walkable downtowns, strong school systems, and mountain or ocean access within an hour. Remote workers have accelerated this dynamic, and small lakeside and coastal towns that were once seasonal are now year-round communities.

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City Profile

Median Age45 yrs
College Educated37%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home17%of workforce
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Cost of Living

Housing
$335k
Median home price
Household Income
$52k
Median annual
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Livability

Safety Score
85
Internet
Fiber
85%
Cable
90%
address availability
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Current Conditions

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