As of 2012, Penobscot County's population is 153,923 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.21 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Penobscot County is $122,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.22 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Penobscot County's cost of living is 0.10% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Penobscot County public schools spend $6,668 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 11.9 students per teacher in Penobscot County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Penobscot County is 6.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Penobscot County jobs have Increased by 1.01 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Penobscot County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |