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Fairfield, ME

Fairfield, ME.

Population: 6,358 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fairfield, ME is $245,260 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,288/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$245,260

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$245,260
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+126.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$248,173
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
$259,000
Median list price
$277,000
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
-2.1%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
24
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,288/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,038/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,242/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,676/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,731/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
2
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Lawrence High School, Lawrence Jr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
55.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Hapworths Private Landing Area Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+329 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
39.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,249
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,440
Average weekly wage
$1,141
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

FairfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$245,260$341,768$288,527
Median sale price$259,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,288/mo$1,979/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,249$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 Fairfield, ME?
$245,260.
What is the median sale price in Fairfield, ME?
$259,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fairfield, ME?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Fairfield, ME?
Typical rent: $1,288/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fairfield, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fairfield, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fairfield, ME?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Fairfield, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Fairfield

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