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Castine, ME

Castine, ME.

Population: 1,362 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Castine, ME is $603,500. Homes sell for a median $701,000 after a median 100 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, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$603,500

Median home value

100

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$603,500
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
$701,000
Median list price
$700,000
Median price per sqft
$734
1-year sale-price change
-5.5%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
104.5%
Active listings
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,163/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,484/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,050/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,198/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
4.9 : 1
Schools include
Adams 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, coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Callahan Mine (4.5 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
54.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.2 in
Annual snowfall
68.7 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
332
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Acadia National Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Acadia National Park, Frances Perkins National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Islesboro Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
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)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
45.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,250
Households with broadband internet
88.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,224
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
318

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

How it compares

CastineState medianUS median
Median sale price$701,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market100 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,250$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 Castine, ME?
$603,500.
What is the median sale price in Castine, ME?
$701,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Castine, ME?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Castine, ME?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,484/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Castine, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Castine, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Castine, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Castine, ME?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Callahan Mine, 4.5 mi.
How many schools serve Castine, ME?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Castine, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Castine, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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