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York, ME

York, ME.

Population: 10,943 (Census ACS)

The median home value in York, ME is $768,471 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $880,000 after a median 169 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,588/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coastalflooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$768,471

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

169

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$768,471
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.5%
10-year appreciation
+96.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$770,279
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
$880,000
Median list price
$1.50M
Median price per sqft
$826
1-year sale-price change
+18.9%
Median days on market
169 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
79
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,588/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
York High School, York Middle School, Village Elementary School-York, Coastal Ridge Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pease Air Force Base (9.3 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
50.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.4 in
Annual snowfall
47.9 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,016
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,889

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Salem Maritime National Historical Park (46 mi)
National parks include
Salem Maritime National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Seacoast Airfield (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
YORK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,271 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
38.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,682
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
89.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
61,659
Average weekly wage
$1,067
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
460

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

How it compares

YorkState medianUS median
Median home value$768,471$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$880,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market169 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,588/mo$1,982/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,682$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 York, ME?
$768,471.
What is the median sale price in York, ME?
$880,000.
How long do homes take to sell in York, ME?
Median days on market: 169 days.
What is typical rent in York, ME?
Typical rent: $2,588/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in York, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is York, ME in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in York, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in York, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near York, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve York, ME?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is York, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in York, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in York, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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