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Jackman, ME

Jackman, ME.

Population: 1,325 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jackman, ME is $233,989 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,500 after a median 64 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,989

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$233,989
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+99.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$235,913
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
$299,500
Median list price
$232,500
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+36.1%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,038/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,242/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,676/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,731/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
Schools include
Forest Hills Consolidated School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eastland Woolen Mill (9.7 mi)
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
43.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 in
Annual snowfall
78.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Payne Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, NORTHERN LIGHT EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 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)
+329 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
44.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,425
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,440
Average weekly wage
$1,141
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

JackmanState medianUS median
Typical home value$233,989$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$299,500$415,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,425$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 Jackman, ME?
$233,989.
What is the median sale price in Jackman, ME?
$299,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Jackman, ME?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Jackman, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,242/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jackman, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Jackman, 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 Jackman, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jackman, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jackman, ME?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Jackman, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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