Oxford County, Maine Housing Market
In Oxford County, Maine, the median home value is $217,300, with a median monthly rent of $836. This places Oxford County at #1216 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 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: $1,048
- Establishments: 1,663
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 400
- Multi-family: 68
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 25,668 (avg $62,092)
- Outflow: 23,901 (avg $60,205)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Oxford County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04270 | 385.4 | +16.59% | 2025 |
| 2 | 04276 | 250.1 | +24.22% | 2024 |
| 3 | 04037 | 236.4 | +8.68% | 2025 |
| 4 | 04217 | 332.8 | -0.57% | 2025 |
| 5 | 04268 | 337.3 | +10.81% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Oxford County | Maine Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,300 | $260,725 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | $1,020 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.6% | 76.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.7 | 20.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Oxford County is 16.7% below the Maine state average and 4.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $836/month is 18.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Oxford County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troup County | Georgia | $217,200 | $1,087 |
| Nemaha County | Kansas | $217,200 | $774 |
| Kershaw County | South Carolina | $217,100 | $971 |
| Butte County | Idaho | $217,600 | $608 |
| Butler County | Kansas | $217,600 | $956 |
Other Counties in Maine
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot County | $214,100 | $1,041 | 70.5% |
| Kennebec County | $238,200 | $992 | 73.7% |
| Franklin County | $194,700 | $802 | 76.3% |
| Androscoggin County | $252,800 | $1,010 | 67.9% |
| 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).