Skowhegan, Maine · ZIP 04976

Skowhegan — ZIP 04976

Skowhegan (04976) scores 84/100 — Good for Maine. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $241K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share2%

Property crime share98%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index89/100

Avg math proficiency81%

Avg reading proficiency84%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index65/100

Typical home value$241K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$241K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

553

Violent Crime

Property Crime

506

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Somerset County, Maine (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Skowhegan Area High School	09–12	686	87%	87%
Bloomfield Elementary School	01–03	267	82%	77%
Skowhegan Area Middle School	06–08	473	81%	86%
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan	04–05	180	72%	87%
Dimensions Academy	KG–08	177	Not reported	Not reported
Overman Academy	06–12	170	Not reported	Not reported
North Elementary School	PK–KG	118	Not reported	Not reported
Creative Childrens Academy	PK–KG	38	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

10,117

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

44.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 04976 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 04976 has a school score of 89/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 04976 is approximately $241K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 04976 in Skowhegan has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.