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Scarborough, ME — ZIP 04074

Population: 23,076 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 04074 (Scarborough, ME) is $705,449 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $777,500 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,742/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$705,449

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$705,449
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+105.5%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$716,113
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$777,500
Median list price
$859,000
Median price per sqft
$360
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,742/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,643/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Scarborough Public Schools, Maine Connections Academy
Schools include
Blue Point School, Eight Corners Elementary School, Pleasant Hill School, Scarborough High School, Scarborough Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, coastalFlooding, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Saco Municipal Landfill (7.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.3 in
Annual snowfall
51.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Highest AQI recorded (year)
120

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,984
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,346

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Scottow Bog Flightpark Ultralightport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+308 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,005
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
88.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
169,799
Average weekly wage
$1,343
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
611

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

How it compares

ZIP 04074State medianUS median
Median home value$705,449$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$777,500$415,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,742/mo$1,982/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,005$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 median home value in ZIP 04074?
$705,449.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 04074?
$777,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 04074?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 04074?
Typical rent: $2,742/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 04074?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, coastalFlooding, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04074?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 04074?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04074?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04074?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 04074 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 04074?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04074?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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