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Bowdoinham, ME

Bowdoinham, ME.

Population: 3,142 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bowdoinham, ME is $389,923 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $517,500 after a median 51 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with ice storm, coastal flooding, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$389,923

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$389,923
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+112.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$392,354
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
$517,500
Median list price
$454,950
Median price per sqft
$330
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
102.3%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,157/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,332/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,659/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,297/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.5 : 1
Schools include
Bowdoinham Community School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, coastal flooding, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brunswick Naval Air Station (10.1 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
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
Annual snowfall
76.4 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,283
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,612

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (16 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Merrymeeting Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL, MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
+129 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
19.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,958
Households with broadband internet
90.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,119
Average weekly wage
$1,291
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
258

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

How it compares

BowdoinhamState medianUS median
Typical home value$389,923$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$517,500$415,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,958$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 Bowdoinham, ME?
$389,923.
What is the median sale price in Bowdoinham, ME?
$517,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Bowdoinham, ME?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Bowdoinham, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,659/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bowdoinham, ME?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, coastal flooding, winter weather.
Is Bowdoinham, ME in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bowdoinham, ME. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bowdoinham, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bowdoinham, ME?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bowdoinham, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bowdoinham, ME?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bowdoinham, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bowdoinham, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bowdoinham, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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