Androscoggin County, Maine Housing Market
In Androscoggin County, Maine, the median home value is $252,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,010. This places Androscoggin County at #872 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 within Maine.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,159
- Establishments: 3,415
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 269
- Multi-family: 184
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 47,595 (avg $64,279)
- Outflow: 45,296 (avg $65,020)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Androscoggin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04236 | 328.4 | +25.67% | 2025 |
| 2 | 04280 | 328.7 | +10.42% | 2025 |
| 3 | 04250 | 360.2 | +12.96% | 2025 |
| 4 | 04274 | 306.4 | +4.50% | 2025 |
| 5 | 04240 | 324.1 | +8.67% | 2025 |
| 6 | 04210 | 317.9 | +6.04% | 2025 |
| 7 | 04222 | 329.0 | +6.92% | 2025 |
| 8 | 04252 | 322.6 | +1.19% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Androscoggin County | Maine Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $252,800 | $260,725 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,010 | $1,020 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 67.9% | 76.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.9 | 20.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Androscoggin County is 3.0% below the Maine state average and 11.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,010/month is 1.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Androscoggin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 67.9%, compared to 76.6% in Maine and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | North Dakota | $252,700 | $992 |
| Greene County | Ohio | $252,200 | $1,135 |
| Campbell County | Kentucky | $252,000 | $1,145 |
| Cannon County | Tennessee | $252,000 | $908 |
| Hamilton County | Nebraska | $253,700 | $794 |
Other Counties in Maine
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo County | $257,700 | $1,021 | 81.9% |
| Kennebec County | $238,200 | $992 | 73.7% |
| Oxford County | $217,300 | $836 | 80.6% |
| Penobscot County | $214,100 | $1,041 | 70.5% |
| Hancock County | $310,400 | $1,061 | 78.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).