Augusta, ME Housing


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The housing market in Augusta, ME is quite strong. The median value of homes is $236,300, which is slightly lower than the national average of $338,100. However, the rate of appreciation over the last year has been higher in Augusta than nationally; 16.46% compared to 8.27%. This suggests that the housing market in Augusta may be a good investment opportunity for those looking to purchase a home.

The median home cost in Augusta is $236,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 82.1%. Home Appreciation in Augusta is up 20.6%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Augusta real estate is 55 years old
The Rental Market in Augusta
- Renters make up 41.3% of the Augusta population
- 0.2% of houses and apartments in Augusta, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingAugusta, MaineUnited States
  10,225.0139,647,020.0
  5742
  $236,300$338,100
  20.6%16.6%
  71.4%57.0%
  82.1%101.1%
  $15.56$10.98
  $2,326$2,690
  47.8%57.4%
  8.9%11.2%
  43.2%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  0.2%1.9%
  0.0%0.4%
  0.9%0.7%
  0.5%0.4%
  1.6%3.6%
  5.9%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  1.4%2.6%
  3.6%2.4%
  1.2%2.8%
  6.0%3.9%
  10.5%4.5%
  27.5%11.3%
  27.6%13.0%
  13.2%20.1%
  5.7%13.6%
  3.1%8.3%
  0.0%9.7%
  0.0%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.2%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.3%0.2%
  8.0%13.6%
  8.0%13.6%
  6.2%13.6%
  14.3%13.2%
  15.1%14.8%
  6.2%13.6%
  9.5%10.0%
  7.8%4.7%
  29.9%12.2%
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We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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