{"id":86693,"date":"2025-05-06T13:34:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=86693"},"modified":"2025-05-06T13:34:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T20:34:37","slug":"affordable-places-to-live-in-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-places-to-live-in-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Affordable Places to Live in Maine in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Living in Maine offers a unique lifestyle that just might make you want to move there. With its stunning coastline along the Atlantic Ocean perfect for beachcombing, lobster feasts, and seeing the picturesque lighthouses, delightful small towns, and rugged landscapes of the Acadia National Park, there\u2019s much more to do and see in Maine.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re considering living somewhere in Maine then chances are you also have a budget you\u2019re hoping to stay under. When it comes to <\/span>buying a home in Maine<\/span><\/a> the median home sale price is $381,200.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry if that price doesn\u2019t fit in your budget \u2013 we\u2019ve got options to help you find a home or apartment that does. Redfin has rounded up a list of the 7 of the most affordable places to live in Maine \u2013 and they all have a median home sale price under the state\u2019s average. From <\/span>Waterville<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>Bangor<\/span><\/a>, find out which cities made the list.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1: Bangor<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$286,750<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $147 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $47,538 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Bangor, ME homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Bangor, ME apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

About 31,700 people reside in Bangor. The median home sale price is $286,750 which is about $95K less than the median home sale price in Maine. Make sure to discover museums like the <\/span>Zillman Art Museum<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Maine Discovery Museum<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>Cole Land Transportation Museum<\/span><\/a>. You can also explore downtown and the Bangor Waterfront, and hike or cross country ski at Bangor City Forest if you move to the fourth most affordable city.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2: Augusta<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$299,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $213<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$38,842 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Portland (60 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Augusta, ME homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Augusta, ME apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Coming in as the second most affordable city to live in Maine is Augusta. When living in this city of 18,900 people, you can stop by Capitol Park where you\u2019ll find views of the Kennebec River and the Maine State House. Make sure to hike the Kennebec River Trail, explore downtown, and check out Old Fort Western, the oldest standing wood fort in New England.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#3: Lewiston<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$300,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $181 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $38,842 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Portland (37 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Lewiston, ME homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Lewiston, ME apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Consider adding Lewiston to your list of cities to consider moving to if you\u2019re looking for an affordable place to move to in Maine. Home to 37,100 residents, this affordable town can be a great option to add to your list. Living in Lewiston, you can hike the trails at Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary, check out the scenic Heritage Park, see the local vendors at <\/span>Lewiston Farmers\u2019 Market<\/span><\/a>, and stop by historic sites like Continental Mill.<\/span><\/p>\n

#4: Auburn<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$305,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$175<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$38,842 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Portland (35 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Auburn, ME homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Auburn, ME apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A little more expensive than Lewiston is Auburn, the next city on our list. With a population close to 24,100, there\u2019s still plenty to do in this city. Plan to hike along Auburn Lake Nature Trail where you\u2019ll find picturesque views of Lake Auburn, explore the riverfront areas, and take the Longley Bridge over to explore nearby Lewiston.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#5: Kittery<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $312,500<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$439<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$85,457<\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Portsmouth, NH (2 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Kittery, ME homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Kittery, ME apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Another noteworthy city is Kittery, where you\u2019ll find the home prices are about $85K less than the state\u2019s average. Kittery has about 10,800 residents and is a great city to consider renting or buying a house this year. There are a lot of activities to do in this city. You can spend the afternoon at Seapoint Beach, hike along trails at Fort Foster, explore Fort McClary State Historic Site, and check out downtown Kittery, among many other local favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n

#6: Waterville<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $317,800<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $136 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$39,722 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Bangor (55 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Waterville, ME homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Waterville, ME apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

With a median home sale price of $317,800, Waterville takes the sixth spot on our list of affordable places to live in Maine. There are about 15,800 residents living in this mid-sized city. Living in Waterville, you can hike along the Quarry Road Trails and check out the <\/span>Colby College Museum of Art<\/span><\/a>. Make sure to explore downtown where you\u2019ll find lots of shops, restaurants, and the Downtown Waterville Farmers\u2019 Market on Thursdays.<\/span><\/p>\n

#7: Sanford<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$371,950<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$278<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $58,294 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Portland (35 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Sanford, ME homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Sanford, ME apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rounding out our list of affordable places to live in Maine is none other than Sanford. With a population of close to 21,900, you\u2019ll be living in a mid-sized city, but there is no shortage of things to do in Sanford. If you find yourself moving to this city make sure to hike along the Mousam Way Trails, camp at one of the campgrounds, and check out the downtown area.<\/span><\/p>\n

Methodology:<\/b> All cities must have over 10,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Maine. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span>Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span>Rent.com<\/span><\/a> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span>United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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