Best Job Markets in Maine
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Maine based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Greene leads the ranking with a value of 0.2% and a population of 882.
The top three cities are Greene (0.2%), Van Buren (0.2%), and Casco (0.5%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Maine.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Greene | 0.2% | 882 |
| #2 | Van Buren | 0.2% | 1,614 |
| #3 | Casco | 0.5% | 573 |
| #4 | Dunstan | 0.5% | 1,916 |
| #5 | Hallowell | 0.5% | 2,570 |
| #6 | Milo | 0.5% | 1,445 |
| #7 | North Berwick | 0.5% | 1,811 |
| #8 | Cornish | 1.0% | 1,080 |
| #9 | Fort Kent | 1.0% | 2,453 |
| #10 | Kittery Point | 1.0% | 1,008 |
| #11 | Norridgewock | 1.0% | 1,155 |
| #12 | Newcastle | 1.2% | 621 |
| #13 | Bowdoinham | 1.4% | 768 |
| #14 | Lubec | 1.4% | 320 |
| #15 | Oak Hill | 1.4% | 5,365 |
| #16 | Oakland | 1.4% | 2,714 |
| #17 | Boothbay Harbor | 1.5% | 948 |
| #18 | Bradley | 1.5% | 872 |
| #19 | Dexter | 1.6% | 1,840 |
| #20 | North Windham | 1.6% | 5,633 |
| #21 | Hampden | 1.7% | 4,937 |
| #22 | Saco | 1.7% | 20,636 |
| #23 | York Harbor | 1.7% | 3,853 |
| #24 | Ellsworth | 1.8% | 8,550 |
| #25 | Lake Arrowhead | 1.8% | 3,273 |
| #26 | Patten | 1.9% | 502 |
| #27 | Mexico | 2.0% | 2,026 |
| #28 | Brewer | 2.2% | 9,654 |
| #29 | Castine | 2.2% | 926 |
| #30 | Pittsfield | 2.2% | 3,078 |
| #31 | Old Town | 2.3% | 7,439 |
| #32 | Westbrook | 2.4% | 20,484 |
| #33 | Winslow | 2.4% | 5,701 |
| #34 | Limestone | 2.5% | 1,120 |
| #35 | Milford | 2.5% | 2,312 |
| #36 | Farmingdale | 2.6% | 2,163 |
| #37 | Newport | 2.7% | 1,469 |
| #38 | South Portland | 2.8% | 26,780 |
| #39 | Vanceboro | 2.9% | 158 |
| #40 | Dixfield | 3.0% | 1,770 |
| #41 | Fairfield | 3.0% | 2,432 |
| #42 | Biddeford | 3.1% | 22,463 |
| #43 | Caribou | 3.1% | 7,427 |
| #44 | Gorham | 3.1% | 7,365 |
| #45 | Cumberland Center | 3.3% | 2,811 |
| #46 | Sanford | 3.3% | 22,095 |
| #47 | Lisbon Falls | 3.4% | 4,185 |
| #48 | Winthrop | 3.4% | 2,666 |
| #49 | Kittery | 3.5% | 5,284 |
| #50 | Presque Isle | 3.5% | 8,736 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Maine?
Greene ranks #1 for best job markets in Maine with a value of 0.2% and a population of 882.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Maine?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Maine. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Maine compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Maine's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.