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An honest guide to Caribou: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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The second largest city in Aroostook County, a center of potato farming and Nordic culture.
🌲 Did you know? Caribou has one of the highest average snowfalls of any city in the eastern United States.
By the numbers
As of July 2026, the typical home in Caribou is worth about $170,000 — about 54% below the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $696 a month, the median household income is $54,271.
| Typical home value | $170,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -54% | $372,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $696 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $54,271 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 7,427 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Caribou compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Caribou is about $170,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 54% below the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Caribou runs about $696 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Caribou is about $54,271, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Tours, tickets, and outdoor adventures in and around Caribou — guided hikes, boat trips, food and history tours, and more. Free cancellation on most; reserve now, pay later.
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