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An honest guide to Belfast: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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A vibrant midcoast city on Penobscot Bay known for its arts scene, restaurants, and walkable waterfront.
🌲 Did you know? Belfast has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in America.
By the numbers
As of June 2026, the typical home in Belfast is worth about $404,000 — about 8% above the U.S. average of $373,000, rent runs about $986 a month, the median household income is $61,322.
| Typical home value | $404,000 | Zillow, June 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +8% | $373,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $986 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $61,322 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 6,985 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, June 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
The typical home value in Belfast is about $404,000 as of June 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 8% above the U.S. average of $373,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Belfast runs about $986 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Belfast is about $61,322, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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