Corinth offers rural living in a quiet community outside of Bangor
Fewer than 3,000 people live in Corinth, a quiet town offering a slower pace of life in the Bangor area. “Corinth is where you’re going to get your livestock, farms, cows, horses and that sort of thing. It’s rural that way,” says Karen Burns, a Realtor with Century 21 Queen City Real Estate and a Penobscot County native. The community maintains a rural feel in its family-owned farms and country homes, many of which have several acres of land. A 20-mile drive along state Route 15 takes residents into Bangor, where they can access shopping, dining and other amenities that go beyond the small-town essentials available in Corinth. The town’s overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score and significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Traditional homes with spacious, wooded lots in a country setting
Most homes are set back from winding, two-lane roads on tree-lined lots. Corinth’s median lot size is just over one acre, and some properties have enough acreage for gardening or hobby farming. Ranch-style, Cape Cod-style and raised ranch-style homes are the norm, with some custom-built properties and newer builds scattered throughout town. Prices for single-family homes generally range from $180,000 to $400,000, while mobile home prices fall between $30,000 for smaller units to $250,000 for double-wide homes. Homes here sell after an average of just under one month on the market, roughly twice as fast as the national average.
Convenient commutes to Bangor and access to Interstate 95
Residents here live in a heavily car-dependent area without sidewalks or public transportation. State Routes 15 and 43 are its main thoroughfares, with state Route 15 connecting Corinth to Bangor. Residents can head into the city for flights at Bangor International Airport and trips to St. Joseph Healthcare or the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, all of which are within 20 miles of town. Interstate 95 passes through Bangor and leads about 72 miles southwest to Augusta. Residents can also follow state Route 15 north towards Dover-Foxcroft, roughly 19 miles away.
Students in Corinth can go to local schools in Regional School Unit 64
Corinth is part of Regional School Unit 64, which earns an overall grade of C-minus from Niche and has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Students can attend the C-rated Central Community Elementary School before moving on to the C-minus-rated Central Middle School and C-plus-rated Central High School. Dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses allow high schoolers to earn college credit, and the high school requires students to complete 20 hours of community service to graduate. Higher education in the area revolves around Bangor, home to Eastern Maine Community College, Husson University and the University of Maine’s Bangor Campus.
Four seasons of outdoor recreation, with ATV and snowmobile trails
Next to the town office is a small park with a playground, athletic facilities and shaded picnic areas. The recreation department runs youth sports leagues to keep kids active, with field hockey and soccer in the fall. In July 2025, the Atkins Memorial Library reopened after closing for five years. It's now working to reestablish itself as a community hub with recreational programs and seasonal events for all ages. Houses of worship like Corinth United Methodist Church and Corinth Baptist Church are also an important part of the community.
The Corinth ATV Club maintains off-roading trails in town, while the Corinth Powerline Prowlers groom a snowmobiling trail that runs through Corinth and connects to Maine’s Interconnected Trail System. Winters bring over four feet of snow on average, and Hermon Mountain Ski Area is about 18 miles away for those eager to enjoy the fresh powder.
Essentials are available in town, with more retail options in Bangor
Residents can pick up the essentials in town at Family Dollar and Whitney’s Family Supermarket. The dining scene consists of a few casual spots like Dunkin’ and Hometown Pizza & Deli. Little Lad’s serves creative plant-based foods, including homemade baked goods, snacks and sandwiches. Country Pumpkins is one of several farms in Corinth, and it offers pick-your-own pumpkins each fall. In the summer, RJ Hall’s Family Farm is a destination for strawberry picking. “For anybody that talks about strawberry picking, it’s usually let’s go to RJ’s,” Burns says. Most shopping and dining take place in Bangor, where the downtown area has local businesses, and shopping plazas feature major retailers such as Hannaford, Walmart, Target and Lowe’s.
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