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Cape elizabeth, ME

Cape elizabeth, ME.

Population: 9,656 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cape elizabeth, ME is $911,389 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $890,000 after a median 61.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,166/month. 3 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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$911,389

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

61.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$911,389
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$911,389
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
$890,000
Median list price
$1.10M
Median price per sqft
$475
1-year sale-price change
-15.3%
Median days on market
61.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,166/mo
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Cape Elizabeth High School, Cape Elizabeth Middle School, Pond Cove Elementary

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 (12.9 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
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.9 in
Annual snowfall
71.2 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
31,692
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,783

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) (6 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
1,967
Housing built before 1970
55.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.4%
Median annual property tax
$7,614
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

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

Cape elizabethState medianUS median
Median home value$911,389$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$890,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$3,166/mo$1,982/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,614$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 Cape elizabeth, ME?
$911,389.
What is the median sale price in Cape elizabeth, ME?
$890,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cape elizabeth, ME?
Median days on market: 61.5 days.
What is typical rent in Cape elizabeth, ME?
Typical rent: $3,166/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cape elizabeth, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, coastalFlooding, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Cape elizabeth, ME?
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 Cape elizabeth, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cape elizabeth, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cape elizabeth, ME?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cape elizabeth, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cape elizabeth, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cape elizabeth, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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