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Bethel, ME — ZIP 04217

Population: 3,387 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 04217 (Bethel, ME) is $441,451 — down 0.8% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$441,451

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$441,451
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.7%
10-year appreciation
+125.7%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$450,290
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
48
New listings (monthly)
10

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

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Crescent Park School, Telstar High School, Telstar 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, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chlor-Alkali Facility (Former) (19.9 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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 in
Annual snowfall
86.4 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
68
Highest AQI recorded (year)
83

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Bethel Regional Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
28
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+529 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,500
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,017
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
250

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

How it compares

ZIP 04217State medianUS median
Median home value$441,451$347,099$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,500$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 04217?
$441,451.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 04217?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04217?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 04217?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04217?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04217?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 04217?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04217?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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