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Maine Home Values and Rents
The median home value in Maine is $296,600, 27th highest among states. Prices changed +1.1% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $412,002
- 27th of 51 states
- Median rent
- $1,139/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +1.1%
- 38th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 74.3%
- Owner-occupied homes
Maine home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | Maine |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 495 |
| Q4 2025 | 494 |
| Q4 2024 | 475 |
| Q4 2023 | 441 |
| Q4 2022 | 414 |
| Q4 2021 | 367 |
| Q4 2020 | 305 |
| Q4 2019 | 267 |
| Q4 2018 | 250 |
| Q4 2017 | 234 |
| Q4 2016 | 226 |
| Q4 2015 | 210 |
| Q4 2014 | 204 |
| Q4 2013 | 198 |
| Q4 2012 | 198 |
Over five years, Maine home prices changed +47.2%, compared with +28.7% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 08/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County | $558,564 | $1,589 | +4.1% | +67.2% |
| 2 | York County | $525,406 | $1,339 | +5.7% | +66.6% |
| 3 | Lincoln County | $443,362 | $1,055 | +3.0% | +73.3% |
| 4 | Knox County | $436,709 | $1,165 | +3.8% | +84.0% |
| 5 | Sagadahoc County | $432,225 | $1,098 | +3.8% | +68.5% |
| 6 | Hancock County | $419,630 | $1,061 | +3.7% | +70.8% |
| 7 | Waldo County | $344,137 | $1,021 | +7.1% | +71.0% |
| 8 | Androscoggin County | $328,518 | $1,010 | +7.0% | +71.7% |
| 9 | Oxford County | $316,256 | $836 | +5.7% | +75.7% |
| 10 | Kennebec County | $315,675 | $992 | +5.1% | +70.6% |
| 11 | Franklin County | $290,988 | $802 | -1.2% | +71.2% |
| 12 | Penobscot County | $277,437 | $1,041 | +4.6% | +68.2% |
| 13 | Somerset County | $228,626 | $910 | +9.7% | +79.2% |
| 14 | Piscataquis County | $227,800 | $837 | +0.6% | +71.3% |
| 15 | Washington County | $199,733 | $783 | +6.5% | +72.9% |
| 16 | Aroostook County | $168,572 | $784 | +8.6% | +65.4% |
Most expensive cities in Maine
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 68,854 | $554,454 | $1,577 |
| 2 | Saco | 20,819 | $521,694 | $1,249 |
| 3 | South Portland | 26,930 | $518,922 | $1,812 |
| 4 | Biddeford | 22,498 | $505,906 | $1,292 |
| 5 | Brunswick | 17,652 | $496,993 | $1,465 |
| 6 | Westbrook | 20,775 | $456,345 | $1,392 |
| 7 | Sanford | 22,247 | $371,657 | $1,152 |
| 8 | Auburn | 24,602 | $324,283 | $1,041 |
| 9 | Orono | 11,151 | $309,135 | $1,280 |
| 10 | Lewiston | 38,324 | $295,775 | $986 |
| 11 | Bangor | 31,938 | $283,105 | $1,055 |
| 12 | Augusta | 19,077 | $276,497 | $919 |
| 13 | Waterville | 17,077 | $250,401 | $978 |
Most affordable cities in Maine
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | 17,077 | $250,401 | $978 |
| 2 | Augusta | 19,077 | $276,497 | $919 |
| 3 | Bangor | 31,938 | $283,105 | $1,055 |
| 4 | Lewiston | 38,324 | $295,775 | $986 |
| 5 | Orono | 11,151 | $309,135 | $1,280 |
| 6 | Auburn | 24,602 | $324,283 | $1,041 |
| 7 | Sanford | 22,247 | $371,657 | $1,152 |
| 8 | Westbrook | 20,775 | $456,345 | $1,392 |
| 9 | Brunswick | 17,652 | $496,993 | $1,465 |
| 10 | Biddeford | 22,498 | $505,906 | $1,292 |
| 11 | South Portland | 26,930 | $518,922 | $1,812 |
| 12 | Saco | 20,819 | $521,694 | $1,249 |
| 13 | Portland | 68,854 | $554,454 | $1,577 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Maine?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in Maine is $296,600, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 27th highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in Maine?
- Home prices in Maine changed +1.1% over the year through Q2 2026 and +47.2% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in Maine?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Portland has the highest typical home value at $554,454, followed by Saco ($521,694) and South Portland ($518,922).
- Where are homes most affordable in Maine?
- Waterville has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $250,401, followed by Augusta ($276,497) and Bangor ($283,105).
- What is the average rent in Maine?
- The median gross rent in Maine is $1,139 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 26% of households rent.