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Alfred, ME

Alfred, ME.

Population: 7,737 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alfred, ME is $482,804 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $524,939 after a median 21 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coastalflooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$482,804

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$482,804
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+107.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$482,804
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
$524,939
Median list price
$599,000
Median price per sqft
$273
1-year sale-price change
-4.6%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
103.2%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
14

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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Lyman Elementary School, Alfred Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.7%
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 (9.5 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
46.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 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
304
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,678
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,693

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR, FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+1,271 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,058
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,659
Average weekly wage
$1,067
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
460

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

How it compares

AlfredState medianUS median
Median home value$482,804$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$524,939$415,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,058$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 Alfred, ME?
$482,804.
What is the median sale price in Alfred, ME?
$524,939.
How long do homes take to sell in Alfred, ME?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Alfred, ME?
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 Alfred, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Alfred, ME in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Alfred, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alfred, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alfred, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alfred, ME?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Alfred, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alfred, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alfred, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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