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Freeport, ME

Freeport, ME.

Population: 8,802 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Freeport, ME is $703,001 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $850,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,658/month. 4 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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$703,001

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$703,001
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+118.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$703,001
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
$850,000
Median list price
$812,450
Median price per sqft
$374
1-year sale-price change
+9.0%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,658/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Freeport High School, Morse Street School, Freeport Middle School, Mast Landing 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, coastalFlooding, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Brunswick Naval Air Station (8.9 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)

Annual precipitation
51.6 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
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
412
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,542
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,121

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
25
Nearest airport
Farr Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL, CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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
1,984
Housing built before 1970
29.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$5,042
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

FreeportState medianUS median
Median home value$703,001$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$850,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,658/mo$1,982/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,042$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 Freeport, ME?
$703,001.
What is the median sale price in Freeport, ME?
$850,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Freeport, ME?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Freeport, ME?
Typical rent: $2,658/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Freeport, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, coastalFlooding, hail.
Is Freeport, ME in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Freeport, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Freeport, ME?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Freeport, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Freeport, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Freeport, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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