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Guilford, ME

Guilford, ME.

Population: 2,211 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Guilford, ME is $191,227 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,424 after a median 46 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,227

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$191,227
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.8%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$197,820
House Price Index (state)
499.0 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,424
Median list price
$277,165
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
+108.4%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
19

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$933/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,761/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
Piscataquis Community Elementary, Piscataquis Community Secondary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.9%
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.9 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Two Falls Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (47 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, NORTHERN LIGHT EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+198 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,625
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
69.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,243
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
140

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

How it compares

GuilfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$191,227$338,600$285,053
Median sale price$258,424$371,491$319,906
Median days on market46 days48 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,625$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 typical home value in Guilford, ME?
$191,227.
What is the median sale price in Guilford, ME?
$258,424.
How long do homes take to sell in Guilford, ME?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Guilford, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,340/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Guilford, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Guilford, ME?
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 Guilford, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Guilford, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Guilford, ME?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Guilford, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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