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Vacant Homes in Maine
Vacancy rates for rentals and homes for sale, and why vacant homes are empty. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Vacancy rate
- 20.6%
- U.S. 10.1%
- Rental vacancy rate
- 4.2%
- U.S. 5.5%
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.7%
- U.S. 0.9%
- Vacant for seasonal use
- 74.4% of vacant
- U.S. 32.6% of vacant
Vacant homes by county
16 counties in Maine
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| County | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 7.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3,518 |
| Aroostook County | 22.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 8,518 |
| Cumberland County | 13.8% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 21,118 |
| Franklin County | 40.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 8,559 |
| Hancock County | 37.3% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 15,193 |
| Kennebec County | 14.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 9,209 |
| Knox County | 24.8% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 6,080 |
| Lincoln County | 30.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 7,330 |
| Oxford County | 34.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 12,715 |
| Penobscot County | 13.8% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 10,462 |
| Piscataquis County | 42.9% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 6,295 |
| Sagadahoc County | 14.5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 2,793 |
| Somerset County | 23.0% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 6,928 |
| Waldo County | 21.5% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 4,782 |
| Washington County | 34.7% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 7,539 |
| York County | 20.6% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 23,678 |
Vacant homes in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Vacancy rate | Rental vacancy | Homeowner vacancy | Vacant homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 9.8% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3,594 |
| Lewiston | 5.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1,006 |
| Bangor | 9.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 1,461 |
| South Portland | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 630 |
| Auburn | 7.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 799 |
| Biddeford | 12.4% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1,298 |
| Sanford | 6.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 617 |
| Saco | 8.8% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 871 |
| Westbrook | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 437 |
| Augusta | 7.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 711 |
| Brunswick | 5.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 383 |
| Waterville | 6.9% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 508 |
| Orono | 7.3% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 232 |
| Brewer | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 152 |
| Old Orchard Beach | 31.1% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 2,422 |
| Bath | 9.6% | 7.7% | 2.3% | 461 |
| Presque Isle | 8.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 356 |
| Ellsworth | 26.0% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 1,313 |
| Gorham | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 44 |
| Old Town | 13.2% | 5.0% | 0.0% | 484 |
| Caribou | 9.9% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 389 |
| Topsham | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 142 |
| Rockland | 15.6% | 2.0% | 3.2% | 657 |
| Belfast | 20.9% | 16.1% | 0.0% | 900 |
| Skowhegan | 4.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 143 |
| Yarmouth | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 27 |
| Kennebunk | 11.3% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 378 |
| Gardiner | 11.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 353 |
| Winslow | 4.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 112 |
| Oak Hill | 5.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 145 |
| North Windham | 9.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 254 |
| Hampden | 6.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 136 |
| Kittery | 10.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 292 |
| Houlton | 8.7% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 210 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the vacancy rate in Maine?
- 20.6% of homes in Maine are vacant, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.2%.
- Which Maine counties have the highest vacancy rate?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are Piscataquis County (42.9%), Franklin County (40.3%), Hancock County (37.3%).
- Which Maine counties have the lowest vacancy rate?
- The lowest are Androscoggin County (7.0%), Cumberland County (13.8%), Penobscot County (13.8%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates
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