Charles Best House · National Register of Historic Places
Pembroke’s story
194 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1855.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1832Pembroke is settled
PembrokeME
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Ken Gallager · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
778
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$153K
−6% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
49.6
years
Jobs based here
78
A commuter town
Is Pembroke a good place to live?
33% of residents are 65 or older in Pembroke, above both the Maine town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Of the 144 Maine towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Pembroke. Charles Best House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pembroke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Pembroke stand out
Where Pembroke beats most towns.
Small town
778 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
PerryDennysvilleLubecCharlottePembroke
The other Pembroke
Pembroke takes its name from Pembroke in Dyfed, Wales, 2,810 miles across the Atlantic.
UKUK editionDyfed, WalesPembrokeA town of 7,963
Photo: Stephen McKay · CC BY-SA 2.0Pembroke, settled in 1832, takes its name from Pembroke, a town in Dyfed, Wales.
Pembroke, ME2,810 miles · Pembroke, Dyfed
People7,963778 here
Typical home£199,000$153,000 here
Listed buildings1384 of them Grade I
TownGradeDagainst UK towns
1 more U.S. town is named after Pembroke:Pembroke, MA18,492
Named after: each U.S. town’s Wikipedia article. Grades compare each town with towns in its own country, so they aren’t a head-to-head.
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pembroke: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pembroke, and how to reach them.
PowerEastern Maine Electric Coop19.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCountry View Apartments water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers74% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pembroke’s trash rules yet
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 herePembroke Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code0466604666 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 Pembroke.
Housing
A typical Pembroke home is worth about $153K
The typical Pembroke home is worth about $153,000, down 6% in a year, 63% below the Maine typical home. Pembroke’s median rent is $881 a month, where Maine’s towns sit at $1,106 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. 87% of households own their home in Pembroke.
$153KZillow home value
| Pembroke | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 81% | 73% |
| Median rent | $881 a month | $1,106 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Pembroke$153K
Maine$412K
−6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Pembroke’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Pembroke Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 83 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Compared with most of Maine and the rest of the country, fewer of Pembroke’s working residents work locally
2.4% of Pembroke working residents work locally. Among 144 Maine towns, just 10 have a higher average trip to work than Pembroke. 14% of Pembroke residents live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| Pembroke | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 12% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Pembroke2%
Calais19%
Machias10%
Baileyville8%
Eastport7%
20 mi
median commute distance
78
jobs based in Pembroke
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Older than Maine overall
The median age in Pembroke is 49.6 years. 32% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Maine.
49.6median age · ME 44.8
| Pembroke | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.6 years | 44.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 18% | 22% |
PembrokeMaineUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school26%
Some college21%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.2 points. Across Maine, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Pembroke | ME | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.4% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.9% | 8.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.1% | 8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.5% | 12% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.6% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12% | 15.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24.6% | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.9% | 8.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.6% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.6% | 30.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.5% | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.2% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.9% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.1% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Pembroke, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Pembroke has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. Pembroke’s January low is 14°F.
62″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring33–49°
Summer53–72°
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
Health
A larger share of adults in Pembroke have high blood pressure than in the typical Maine or U.S. town
Among 144 Maine towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Pembroke. Pembroke beats the Maine average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. Among 144 Maine towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Pembroke.
| Pembroke | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 23% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Maine
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Pembroke | ME |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who get no exercise | 30.7% | 23.1% |
| More adults with diabetes | 14.7% | 11.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 7.6% |
Calais Community Hospital
19.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Pembroke has set aside 8.9% of its land for conservation
12 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge: Edmunds Unit, at 452 acres.
8.9%conserved
| Pembroke | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 8.9% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
8.9%
conserved · 1,997 of 22,415 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Reversing Falls Preserve | 0.7 mi | 197 |
| 2. Cobscook Bay Wildlife Management Area | 0.6 mi | 255 |
| 3. Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge: Edmunds Unit | 0.4 mi | 452 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Pembroke, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 4 attractions →Roosevelt Campobello International Park and 2 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Pembroke. Close and well known come first.
9 mi Park & preserveRoosevelt Campobello International Park
15 mi National park siteSaint Croix Island International Historic Site15K visitors a year
11 mi LighthouseWest Quoddy Head LightSources: 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 · Saint Croix Island International Historic Site: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0 · West Quoddy Head Light: M. Trindade Deramo, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pembroke
19pages on Pembroke
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pembroke; the nearest are
Washington County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Calais18 mi$4,156 in-state tuitionUniversity of MaineUniversity or college · Public · Orono75.1 mi$13,326 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Pembroke residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maine.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Pembroke for work
Where Pembroke’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
78jobs based in Pembroke
2%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Pembroke
3 notable people were born in Pembroke.
About Pembroke
Town in Maine, United States
Pembroke is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 788 at the 2020 census. The town is home to a reversing falls on Mahar's Point.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1832
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- ZIP code
- 04666
- Area code
- 207
Questions about Pembroke
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pembroke, ME a good place to live?
Pembroke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Pembroke, ME known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Styles Bridges and William Robinson Pattangall.