Maine Housing Market Data
In Maine, the median home value across 16 counties is $260,725, with a median gross rent of $1,020/month. Below is a full county-by-county breakdown based on the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates).
Median Home Value
$260,725
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
Owner Occupancy
76.6%
Counties
16
📈 Maine Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — Purchase-Only, Quarterly (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2026-Q2
💡 Year-over-Year Trend:
Home prices in Maine
rose +1.0%
year-over-year as of 2026-Q2.
(Source: FHFA)
📍 State Economic Snapshot
Aggregate economic and demographic indicators for Maine
Employment
520,821
private-sector jobs (2025)
- Total establishments: 55,246
BLS QCEW
New Housing Supply
6,865
new units authorized (2025)
U.S. Census Bureau
Net Migration
+32406
filers (2021-2022)
IRS Statistics of Income
Top 10 Most Expensive Counties in Maine
| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County | $451,200 | $1,589 | 23.7 |
| 2 | York County | $395,700 | $1,339 | 24.6 |
| 3 | Sagadahoc County | $333,300 | $1,098 | 25.3 |
| 4 | Lincoln County | $332,700 | $1,055 | 26.3 |
| 5 | Knox County | $324,900 | $1,165 | 23.2 |
| 6 | Hancock County | $310,400 | $1,061 | 24.4 |
| 7 | Waldo County | $257,700 | $1,021 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Androscoggin County | $252,800 | $1,010 | 20.9 |
| 9 | Kennebec County | $238,200 | $992 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Oxford County | $217,300 | $836 | 21.7 |
Top 10 Most Affordable Counties in Maine
| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waldo County | $257,700 | $1,021 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Androscoggin County | $252,800 | $1,010 | 20.9 |
| 3 | Kennebec County | $238,200 | $992 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Oxford County | $217,300 | $836 | 21.7 |
| 5 | Penobscot County | $214,100 | $1,041 | 17.1 |
| 6 | Franklin County | $194,700 | $802 | 20.2 |
| 7 | Piscataquis County | $170,200 | $837 | 16.9 |
| 8 | Somerset County | $166,900 | $910 | 15.3 |
| 9 | Washington County | $161,800 | $783 | 17.2 |
| 10 | Aroostook County | $149,700 | $784 | 15.9 |
All Counties in Maine
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | $451,200 | $1,589 | 69.8% |
| York County | $395,700 | $1,339 | 77.3% |
| Sagadahoc County | $333,300 | $1,098 | 77.8% |
| Lincoln County | $332,700 | $1,055 | 82.5% |
| Knox County | $324,900 | $1,165 | 78.7% |
| Hancock County | $310,400 | $1,061 | 78.5% |
| Waldo County | $257,700 | $1,021 | 81.9% |
| Androscoggin County | $252,800 | $1,010 | 67.9% |
| Kennebec County | $238,200 | $992 | 73.7% |
| Oxford County | $217,300 | $836 | 80.6% |
| Penobscot County | $214,100 | $1,041 | 70.5% |
| Franklin County | $194,700 | $802 | 76.3% |
| Piscataquis County | $170,200 | $837 | 78.8% |
| Somerset County | $166,900 | $910 | 77.4% |
| Washington County | $161,800 | $783 | 79.7% |
| Aroostook County | $149,700 | $784 | 74.5% |
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.