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Durham, ME — ZIP 04222

Population: 4,262 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 04222 (Durham, ME) is $460,872 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $791,000 after a median 33 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, icestorm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$460,872

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$460,872
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+111.2%
All-time peak (2025-11)
$461,954
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
$791,000
Median list price
$592,450
Median price per sqft
$326
1-year sale-price change
+9.9%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Durham Community School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, iceStorm, drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brunswick Naval Air Station (10.5 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
44.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 in
Annual snowfall
80.2 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
296
Days with Moderate air quality
63
Highest AQI recorded (year)
77

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,078
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,562

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Margerison Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL, CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+246 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
19.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,781
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,683
Average weekly wage
$1,081
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
179

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

How it compares

ZIP 04222State medianUS median
Median home value$460,872$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$791,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,781$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 04222?
$460,872.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 04222?
$791,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 04222?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 04222?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,762/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 04222?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, iceStorm, drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is ZIP 04222 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04222?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 04222?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04222?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04222?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 04222 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 04222?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04222?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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