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East eddington, ME — ZIP 04428

Population: 3,334 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 04428 (East eddington, ME) is $286,396 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 59 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 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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$286,396

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$286,396
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+88.0%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$286,668
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
$240,000
Median list price
$282,000
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
-3.0%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
91.9%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
Eddington 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, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.3%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.6 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
294
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
89

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,846
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,829

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Acadia National Park (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Peasley Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, NORTHERN LIGHT EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+364 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
29.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,469
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
67.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
58,108
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
247

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

How it compares

ZIP 04428State medianUS median
Median home value$286,396$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$240,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,469$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 04428?
$286,396.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 04428?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 04428?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 04428?
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 04428?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 04428 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 04428?
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 04428?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 04428?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 04428?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 04428 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 04428?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 04428?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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