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Limerick, ME

Limerick, ME.

Population: 3,400 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Limerick, ME is $410,484 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $490,000 after a median 35 days on market. 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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$410,484

Typical home value

+4.5%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$410,484
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.6%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+116.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$411,559
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
$490,000
Median list price
$440,000
Median price per sqft
$332
1-year sale-price change
+19.8%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

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)

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 A05
NFIP flood claims on record
2
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
Keddy Mill (18.1 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
55.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
Annual snowfall
48.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,413
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,211

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Limerick Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL, MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, YORK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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
1994
Housing built before 1970
13.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,520
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
80.0%

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

LimerickState medianUS median
Typical home value$410,484$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$490,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,520$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 Limerick, ME?
$410,484.
What is the median sale price in Limerick, ME?
$490,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Limerick, ME?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Limerick, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,792/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Limerick, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, coastal flooding, drought, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is Limerick, ME in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Limerick, ME. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Limerick, ME?
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 Limerick, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Limerick, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Limerick, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Limerick, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Limerick, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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