Washington
7.0
High score (8-10)
Washington County is the easternmost county in the continental US, which gives it a geographic distinction that draws a specific kind of traveler — people doing 'edge of America' journeys, cyclists on the East Coast Greenway, and Quoddy Head State Park visitors. Lubec and Eastport are genuinely atmospheric small towns with some artistic and quirky resident communities. For a man who wants radical authenticity and doesn't mind that the social pool is tiny, the people who choose to live here are often more interesting than their surroundings suggest.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Washington County is blueberry country — the wild blueberry barrens cover thousands of acres and the harvest economy brings in seasonal workers from across the US and internationally. Calais sits on the New Brunswick border with real cross-border traffic. The county is remote and economically challenged but it has a distinct identity. There's very little conventional social infrastructure, but the people who stay here do so with conviction and tend to be distinctive individuals. Not for everyone, but not nothing.
Lower score (below 6)
Washington County is the most remote and economically distressed county in Maine, with a population that has been declining for decades as young people leave for Portland or elsewhere. Calais on the Canadian border and Machias the county seat are the main towns, both small and struggling. The blueberry harvest is the county's defining economic activity. There is no social scene, no nightlife infrastructure worth mentioning, and a deeply insular community built around families who have been here for generations. Nothing here is relevant to a man evaluating social opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Washington, Maine?
$44k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Washington, Maine?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Washington, Maine?
40% men have degree
What's the average male height in Washington, Maine?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Washington, Maine?
Local women avg 29.9