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Wells, ME — ZIP 04090

Population: 11,713 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 04090 (Wells, ME) is $592,363 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $637,500 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,079/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, coastal flooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$592,363

Typical home value

+2.7%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$592,363
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+36.8%
10-year appreciation
+113.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$592,363
House Price Index (state)
499.0 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$637,500
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$380
1-year sale-price change
+16.1%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
113
For-sale inventory
152
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
145
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,079/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,352/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,792/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,464/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,773/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
Wells Elementary School, Wells High School, Wells Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
562
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Somersworth Sanitary Landfill (13.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.7 in
Annual snowfall
63.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
353
Days with Moderate air quality
9
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,231
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,284

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Salem Maritime National Historical Park (57 mi)
National parks include
Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL, MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, YORK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,271 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
23.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,215
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
86.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,524
Average weekly wage
$1,175
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,473

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 04090State medianUS median
Typical home value$592,363$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$637,500$415,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,079/mo$1,979/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,215$2,264$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 04090?
$592,363.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 04090?
$637,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 04090?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 04090?
Typical rent: $2,079/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 04090?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 04090 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 04090. 562 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04090?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 04090?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04090?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04090?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 04090 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 04090?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04090?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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