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Fort Kent, ME

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Population
2,398
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
555 ft
Median Home Value
$152,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$901/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,513
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fort Kent

Located at the northern tip of Maine along the Canadian border, Fort Kent sits right where the Fish River meets the St. John River. Home to around 4,000 residents, it is a tight-knit community with deep French-Acadian roots, where local heritage and bilingual conversations are still part of daily life. The town offers a peaceful, scenic setting in Aroostook County, with walkable riverfront parks and historic landmarks like the 1839 Fort Kent Blockhouse.

Northern Terminus of US Route 1

The University of Maine at Fort Kent gives the area a lively spark, bringing sports, arts, and community resources to town. Outdoor recreation is a major part of living here, featuring endless snowmobile trails, river paddling, and winter events like the annual Can-Am Crown sled dog race. For prospective movers, Fort Kent delivers a friendly, slow-paced lifestyle surrounded by northern Maine's beautiful backcountry.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Violent CrimeA+99.9rating

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