Lincoln County, Maine Housing Market
In Lincoln County, Maine, the median home value is $332,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,055. This places Lincoln County at #480 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #4 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: $1,070
- Establishments: 1,677
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 180
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 17,301 (avg $83,415)
- Outflow: 16,017 (avg $77,220)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Lincoln County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04538 | 311.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 04572 | 286.6 | -6.20% | 2025 |
| 3 | 04578 | 256.1 | +0.46% | 2025 |
| 4 | 04555 | 220.9 | +15.23% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lincoln County | Maine Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $332,700 | $260,725 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,055 | $1,020 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.5% | 76.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.3 | 20.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lincoln County is 27.6% above the Maine state average and 46.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,055/month is 3.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.3, Lincoln County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Lincoln County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.5%, compared to 76.6% in Maine and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County | Georgia | $332,700 | $1,136 |
| Albany County | Wyoming | $333,000 | $931 |
| Delaware County | Pennsylvania | $332,200 | $1,372 |
| Sagadahoc County | Maine | $333,300 | $1,098 |
| Carteret County | North Carolina | $333,300 | $1,108 |
Other Counties in Maine
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagadahoc County | $333,300 | $1,098 | 77.8% |
| Knox County | $324,900 | $1,165 | 78.7% |
| Hancock County | $310,400 | $1,061 | 78.5% |
| York County | $395,700 | $1,339 | 77.3% |
| Waldo County | $257,700 | $1,021 | 81.9% |
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).