Overview
One of the oldest villages in the nation, Castine is an historic year-round community situated on an island-like peninsula on the eastern shore of Penobscot Bay. The antique grace of these Maine oceanfront properties is preserved by the white clapboard homes that line the town's streets. It is home to Maine Maritime Academy, the Castine Yacht Club, the Castine Golf Club, and numerous other athletic facilities. A variety of shops, galleries, and restaurants are located in the village and in nearby Blue Hill.
Statistics
Quick Glance
- 1,350Population
- 0.70%Population Growth
- 152%Population Density
- 25 YearsMedian Age
- $53,977Median Income
- 142Cost of Living Index
Weather
- 11 °January Avg. Temperature (F)
- 80 °July Avg. Temperature (F)
- 198Sunny Days
- 101Precipitation Days
- 47Rainfall (inches):
- 48Snowfall (inches):
Castine Jobs and Politics
- 3.8%Unemployment Rate
- 1.6%Recent Job Growth
- 5.5%Future Job Growth
- 54.4%Democrat
- 43.4%Republican
- 2%Independent/Other
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Castine Education Statistics