Best Places to Live in Maine

Maine is a northeastern US state mainly known for lobster coastline stretching up until Downeast Acadia National Park ideal spot for kayaking & whale watching but also pine tree adorned inland eastern highlands featuring lakes such Moosehead Lake along with white water rafting opportunities among Katahdin mountains not forgetting several Appalachians ski resorts commonly used during winter season. Moreover bustling fishing ports found at Kennebunkport dating back to 18th century offer charming lighthouses while londing mile-long sand beach welcomes visitors seeking refreshment during hot summer months .

State: Maine
County: Cumberland, York, 16 total
Metro Area: Portland-South_Portland, Bangor, 4 total
City: Portland, Lewiston, 611 total

Zip Codes: 04401, 04240, 04103, 04901, 04106, 04330, 04005, 04210, 04011, 04074, 425 total
Cost of Living: -3.0% lower

Maine, Wa Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Maine is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Maine jobs have increased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Maine's cost of living is 3.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Maine's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the state of Maine, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Maine remained moderately Democratic, 53.1% to 44.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Maine's population is 1,357,046 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Maine is $334,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.1%.

SCHOOLS

Maine public schools spend $14,182 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.4 students per teacher in Maine. More Education

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Housing Market in Maine

It's a good time to buy in Maine. Home Appreciation is up 12.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Maine is $334,000.

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Reviews for Maine 35 Reviews

The way life is! - 4/3/2020
I've been in Maine of and on my whole life. Maine folks for the most part are not very complicated. The drug epidemic has gotten better I think. If you enjoy shopping I... Read More

crystal | West Enfield, ME | Reply | 2 Replies

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winters - 2/19/2015
We are on this site to exit Maine in the winter. It is a beautiful and expensive (taxes) state. We plan to stay here most of the year, as 3 of the seasons are beautiful.... Read More

Luwana | Steep Falls, ME | Reply | No Replies

JOBS/WEATHER - 2/8/2014
Unless you want to live around Portland Maine or maybe BIW, not much work in Maine, except min wage...Weather from Sept thru May, you freeze your butt off, put kids in... Read More

Debby | Molino, FL | Reply | 2 Replies

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ZIP CODES IN MAINE

04401, 04240, 04103, 04901, 04106, 04330, 04005, 04210, 04011, 04074, 425 total

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