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Orono, ME

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Orono.

Population: 11,902 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Orono, ME is $323,355 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $195,000 after a median 5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,867/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 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$323,355

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$323,355
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+109.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$323,355
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
$195,000
Median list price
$209,000
Median price per sqft
$212
Median days on market
5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,867/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)
97.3 (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
Asa C Adams School, Orono High School, Orono Middle 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, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
West Site/Hows Corners (23.8 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
44.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.0 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)
34
Days with Good air quality
311
Days with Moderate air quality
49
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,082
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,406

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Acadia National Park (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Lucky Landing Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, NORTHERN LIGHT EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
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)
+364 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
42.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,830
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
58,108
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
247

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

How it compares

OronoState medianUS median
Median home value$323,355$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$195,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market5 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,867/mo$1,982/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,830$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 Orono, ME?
$323,355.
What is the median sale price in Orono, ME?
$195,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Orono, ME?
Median days on market: 5 days.
What is typical rent in Orono, ME?
Typical rent: $1,867/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Orono, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Orono, ME in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Orono, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Orono, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Orono, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Orono, ME?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Orono, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Orono, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Orono, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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