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Oakland, ME

Oakland, ME.

Population: 7,524 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oakland, ME is $350,044 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 38 days on market. 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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$350,044

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,044
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+127.0%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$350,206
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
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$229
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
23

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Messalonskee Middle School, Williams Elementary School, Messalonskee High School, Ralph M Atwood Primary 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, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Winthrop Landfill (22.2 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
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,082
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,363

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Beech Hill Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+563 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,253
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,517
Average weekly wage
$1,042
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
197

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

How it compares

OaklandState medianUS median
Median home value$350,044$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$335,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,253$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 Oakland, ME?
$350,044.
What is the median sale price in Oakland, ME?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oakland, ME?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Oakland, 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 Oakland, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, drought, hurricane.
Is Oakland, ME in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Oakland, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oakland, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oakland, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oakland, ME?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oakland, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oakland, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oakland, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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