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Wayne, ME

Wayne, ME.

Population: 1,101 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wayne, ME is $405,065 — up 12.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $630,000 after a median 50 days on market. 1 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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$405,065

Median home value

+12.0%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$405,065
1-year appreciation
+12.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.6%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$405,065
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
$630,000
Median list price
$639,000
Median price per sqft
$258
1-year sale-price change
+165.8%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Wayne Elementary 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
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 (7 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
55.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.7 in
Annual snowfall
91.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,046
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,948

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Bowman Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (13 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
1,981
Housing built before 1970
33.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,289
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

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

WayneState medianUS median
Median home value$405,065$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$630,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,289$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 Wayne, ME?
$405,065.
What is the median sale price in Wayne, ME?
$630,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wayne, ME?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Wayne, 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 Wayne, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, drought, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Wayne, 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 Wayne, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wayne, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wayne, ME?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wayne, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wayne, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wayne, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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