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Augusta, ME

Augusta, ME.

Population: 26,690 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Augusta, ME is $294,704 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,573/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, winter weather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$294,704

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$294,704
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+120.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$296,785
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
$325,000
Median list price
$339,900
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
101
For-sale inventory
107
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
100
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,573/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,043/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,374/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,767/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,167/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
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Augusta Public Schools, RSU 18, RSU 12
Schools include
Lillian Parks Hussey School, Sylvio J Gilbert School, Capital Area Technical Center, Farrington School, Lincoln School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, lightning, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
110
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Winthrop Landfill (13 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
47.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°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
311
Days with Moderate air quality
54
Highest AQI recorded (year)
96

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,102
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,699

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 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)
+563 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1972
Housing built before 1970
46.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,447
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,542
Average weekly wage
$1,146
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
510

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

How it compares

AugustaState medianUS median
Typical home value$294,704$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$325,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,573/mo$1,979/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,447$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 Augusta, ME?
$294,704.
What is the median sale price in Augusta, ME?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Augusta, ME?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Augusta, ME?
Typical rent: $1,573/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Augusta, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, lightning, drought, hurricane.
Is Augusta, ME in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Augusta, ME. 110 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Augusta, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Augusta, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Augusta, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Augusta, ME?
11 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Augusta, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Augusta, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Augusta, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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