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Strong, ME

Strong, ME.

Population: 2,005 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Strong, ME is $266,131 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $342,500 after a median 179 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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$266,131

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

179

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$266,131
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$266,131
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
$342,500
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
-25.7%
Median days on market
179 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
91.9%
Active listings
16
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$880/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$966/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,264/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,113/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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
Schools include
Mt Abram Regional High School, Day Mountain Regional Middle 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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.9 in
Annual snowfall
87.9 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Lindbergh Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (39 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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)
+125 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
37.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,849
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
68.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,451
Average weekly wage
$959
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
184

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

How it compares

StrongState medianUS median
Typical home value$266,131$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$342,500$415,000$325,000
Median days on market179 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,849$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 Strong, ME?
$266,131.
What is the median sale price in Strong, ME?
$342,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Strong, ME?
Median days on market: 179 days.
What is typical rent in Strong, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,264/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Strong, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Strong, 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 Strong, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Strong, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Strong, ME?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Strong, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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