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United States / Maine / No Metro Area / Somerset County / Detroit / Zip Codes
Detroit, ME is a small town in the state of Maine. It is located close to the coast, providing easy access to the outdoors for those who enjoy activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking. The average 2 bedroom rent in Detroit is much lower than the national average at just $940 per month. Despite being relatively inexpensive to live in, Detroit offers a wide variety of attractions and businesses including business such as Spruce Mill Farm and Museum which offers free tours and events for visitors and locals alike. Other local businesses include North Star Orchard which provides fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year or the Detroit Trading Company which sources locally made products throughout Maine. For those looking for more touristic attractions, Detroit is home to Gartley's Point Preserve which offers beautiful views of Penobscot Bay or Myrtle Hill Monument which honors Revolutionary War heroes from Maine.

Detroit has an unemployment rate of 7.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Detroit has seen the job market decrease by -0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Detroit
- The Sales Tax Rate for Detroit is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Detroit is 7.2%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Detroit
- The average income of a Detroit resident is $21,865 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Detroit resident is $37,250 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDetroit, MaineUnited States
  7.26
  -4.0%-6.2%
  23.9%33.5%
  5.5%6.2%
  6.8%4.6%
  $20,679$37,638
  $37,250$69,021
  $50,893$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.5%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  11.8%6.8%
  13.6%10.0%
  0.7%2.5%
  14.7%11.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.1%4.7%
  0.4%1.9%
  1.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  6.3%4.2%
  7.0%9.3%
  14.0%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  19.9%7.0%
  0.7%4.8%
  2.6%4.7%
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