Fort Sullivan · National Register of Historic Places
Eastport’s story
224 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1781.
7 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1802Eastport is settled
Photo: Ken Gallager · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,285
2025 Census estimate · +0.1% since 2020
Typical home
$234K
−1.3% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
61.4
years
Jobs based here
426
Balanced
Is Eastport a good place to live?
The best of Eastport’s subject grades are an A+ for safety and civic life and an A for walkability; the weakest is a D− for schools. 42% of residents are 65 or older in Eastport, above both the Maine town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Only 2 of Maine’s 285 towns score higher on walkability. The median household income is $46K, and 15% of residents live below the poverty line. Eastport has 7 places on the National Register. Only 11 of Maine’s 285 towns score higher on the outdoors. The biggest place to walk is Shackford Head State Park, 102 acres with 2.6 miles of trail. Eastport has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Eastport stand out
Where Eastport beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Eastport12.7
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical ME town4.4
Civic lifeA+
2.9 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Maine town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Fort SullivanHistoryA+
Settled in 1802
A history going back 224 years.
Eastport Public Schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Eastport Elementary School | PK–8 | 80 |
| Shead High School | 9–12 | 96 |
Worth knowing · SchoolsD−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
How Eastport grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maine), ordered by how far Eastport is from typical.
SchoolsD−Open →SafetyA+Open →Jobs & income426 jobs based hereD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9 of 20; 13.4% of households have no car; 6.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitAOpen →HealthCalais Community Hospital 22.4 miles awayCOpen →Hazard riskcoastal flooding tops the listB−Open →Cost of livingTypical home $234K, 4.2 years of the county’s $56K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trails; 3% conserved landAOpen →History15 notable people born hereA+Open →Civic life12.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 72° summer afternoons, 62″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives here–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Eastport: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eastport, and how to reach them.
PowerEastern Maine Electric Coop19.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPassamaquoddy Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpEastport Recycling CenterDrop-offTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Maine you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereEastport Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code0463104631 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eastport.
SchoolsD−
Eastport’s schools rank behind 98% of Maine districts
Its public schools are run by the Eastport Public Schools. Its two schools are below.
2%of ME districts it outscoresD−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastport Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 80 | D |
| Shead High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 96 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ME on state tests and graduation
SafetyA+
Crime per resident in Eastport is lower than in 96% of U.S. towns
At 2.3 per 1,000 residents, Eastport’s property crime rate is against 7.5 in Maine’s towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns.
96%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Eastport | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.3 per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 0.6 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Eastport0.8
Maine1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Eastport2.3
Maine9.6
U.S.15.5
96th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
In Eastport, the median age runs higher than in the typical Maine or U.S. town
The median age in Eastport is 61.4 years. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Maine. 14% of Eastport residents are under 18.
61.4median age · ME 44.8
| Eastport | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.4 years | 44.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 14% | 18% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 32% | 29% |
EastportMaineUnited States
Ages · share of residents
24%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school36%
Some college14%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.3 points. Across Maine, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Eastport | ME | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.8% | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.3% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.9% | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.9% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 18.4% | 8.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.6% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.9% | 30.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.1% | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.8% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.4% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B−
The median rent in Eastport is lower than in most of Maine or the rest of the country
Eastport’s median rent is $565 a month. The typical Eastport home is worth about $234,000, down 1.3% in a year, 43% below the Maine typical home. 65% of households own their home in Eastport.
$234KZillow home value
| Eastport | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $565 a month | $1,106 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 81% | 73% |
Typical home value
Eastport$234K
Maine$412K
−1.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthC
Residents of Eastport are less healthy than 74% of U.S. towns
Eastport beats the Maine average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. Of the 144 Maine towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Eastport.
26%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Eastport | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 86% | 81% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Maine
5 better15 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Eastport | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.4% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 76.4% |
| More adults with diabetes | 16.1% | 11.2% |
Calais Community Hospital
22.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Eastport, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Eastport has chilly, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. Of the 144 Maine towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Eastport.
62″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–33°
Spring33–49°
Summer53–70°
Fall41–56°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
About one in two working residents works right in Eastport
44% of Eastport’s working residents work right in town. Among 144 Maine towns, just 1 have a lower median household income than Eastport. The top destinations are Calais (9%), Bangor (5%) and Machias (4%).
44%work in town
| Eastport | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 44% | 12% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $46,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Eastport44%
Calais9%
Bangor5%
Machias4%
Perry3%
9 mi
median commute distance
426
jobs based in Eastport
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 89% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA
Eastport has set aside 2.7% of its land for conservation
3.5 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves.
2.7%conserved
| Eastport | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.7% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
2.7%
conserved · 212 of 7,854 acres
3.5 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shackford Head State Park | 2.6 mi | 102 |
| 2. Treat Island Preserve | — | 69 |
| 3. Mathews Island Preserve | 0.2 mi | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Eastport faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by coastal flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Coastal floodingHurricanesInland flooding
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 3 attractions →Roosevelt Campobello International Park and 2 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Eastport. Close and well known come first.
3 mi Park & preserveRoosevelt Campobello International Park
7 mi LighthouseWest Quoddy Head Light
16 mi National park siteSaint Croix Island International Historic Site15K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Roosevelt Campobello International Park: New Brunswick Tourism, CC BY 2.0 · West Quoddy Head Light: M. Trindade Deramo, Public domain · Saint Croix Island International Historic Site: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Eastport
20pages on Eastport
The big questions
SchoolsD−Behind 98% of ME districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA+0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than ME on 5 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$234K typical home · down 1.3% in a yearWork & commuteD−$46K median household income · 426 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 51% of U.S. communities · coastal flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eastport; the nearest are
Washington County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Calais21 mi$4,156 in-state tuitionUniversity of MaineUniversity or college · Public · Orono81.2 mi$13,326 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Eastport residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
By the sea
Eastport lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 35% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
35%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
99thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
7storm & flood disasters paid out here
On the water
- Shackford Head State Park Directions ↗
- Mathews Island Preserve
- Treat Island Preserve
- Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Landmarks
7 places in Eastport on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Eastport
15 notable people were born in Eastport.
About Eastport
City in Maine, United States
Eastport is a city and archipelago in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,288 at the 2020 census, making Eastport the least-populous city in Maine. The principal island is Moose Island, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway. Eastport is the easternmost city in the continental United States (although the nearby town of Lubec is the easternmost municipality).
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 105 ft
- ZIP code
- 04631
- Area code
- 207
Questions about Eastport
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eastport, ME a good place to live?
2.9 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Maine town.
Is Eastport, ME expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
What is Eastport, ME known for?
15 notable people were born here, including Otis Tufton Mason and Napoleon J.T. Dana.