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Monmouth, ME

Monmouth, ME.

Population: 3,610 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Monmouth, ME is $363,755 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $427,850 after a median 34 days on market. 2 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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$363,755

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$363,755
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+111.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$365,702
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
$427,850
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
-9.7%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.0 : 1
Schools include
Monmouth Academy, Monmouth Memorial 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 B
NFIP flood claims on record
6
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Winthrop Landfill (3.2 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
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 in
Annual snowfall
84.0 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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,278
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,388

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Wales Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL, MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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
1986
Housing built before 1970
32.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,336
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
81.1%

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

MonmouthState medianUS median
Typical home value$363,755$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$427,850$415,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,336$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 Monmouth, ME?
$363,755.
What is the median sale price in Monmouth, ME?
$427,850.
How long do homes take to sell in Monmouth, ME?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Monmouth, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,374/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Monmouth, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, lightning, drought, hurricane.
Is Monmouth, ME in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Monmouth, ME. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Monmouth, 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 Monmouth, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Monmouth, ME?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Winthrop Landfill, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve Monmouth, ME?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Monmouth, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Monmouth, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Monmouth, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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