Most Affordable Cities in Maine
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in Maine based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Island Falls leads the ranking with a value of $64,200 and a population of 343.
The top three cities are Island Falls ($64,200), Patten ($65,400), and Oakfield ($67,100). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Maine.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Island Falls | $64,200 | 343 |
| #2 | Patten | $65,400 | 502 |
| #3 | Oakfield | $67,100 | 464 |
| #4 | Madison | $70,800 | 2,552 |
| #5 | East Millinocket | $73,900 | 1,545 |
| #6 | Anson | $74,600 | 687 |
| #7 | Grand Isle | $75,000 | 244 |
| #8 | Woodland | $77,900 | 1,059 |
| #9 | Brownville Junction | $81,000 | 559 |
| #10 | Millinocket | $86,500 | 4,111 |
| #11 | Blaine | $86,600 | 225 |
| #12 | Milo | $88,000 | 1,445 |
| #13 | Danforth | $89,500 | 507 |
| #14 | Washburn | $89,600 | 958 |
| #15 | Van Buren | $90,200 | 1,614 |
| #16 | Limestone | $91,500 | 1,120 |
| #17 | Mexico | $99,600 | 2,026 |
| #18 | Mattawamkeag | $100,800 | 428 |
| #19 | Howland | $101,900 | 1,208 |
| #20 | Eagle Lake | $102,800 | 378 |
| #21 | Bingham | $108,900 | 613 |
| #22 | Calais | $111,800 | 3,087 |
| #23 | Vanceboro | $112,500 | 158 |
| #24 | Rumford | $115,300 | 4,017 |
| #25 | Hartland | $115,400 | 572 |
| #26 | Machias | $117,800 | 1,395 |
| #27 | Guilford | $118,500 | 630 |
| #28 | Lincoln | $120,200 | 2,576 |
| #29 | Caribou | $120,300 | 7,427 |
| #30 | Norway | $121,200 | 3,145 |
| #31 | Corinna | $121,400 | 636 |
| #32 | Houlton | $121,700 | 4,958 |
| #33 | Jonesport | $122,200 | 634 |
| #34 | Mars Hill | $126,200 | 934 |
| #35 | Chisholm | $131,000 | 1,115 |
| #36 | Ashland | $136,300 | 676 |
| #37 | Fort Kent | $137,000 | 2,453 |
| #38 | Dover-Foxcroft | $137,500 | 2,758 |
| #39 | Skowhegan | $138,600 | 6,638 |
| #40 | Fairfield | $140,200 | 2,432 |
| #41 | Presque Isle | $142,400 | 8,736 |
| #42 | Oakland | $142,800 | 2,714 |
| #43 | Fort Fairfield | $145,800 | 1,632 |
| #44 | Clinton | $146,800 | 1,043 |
| #45 | Dixfield | $147,900 | 1,770 |
| #46 | Eastport | $148,200 | 1,230 |
| #47 | Pittsfield | $151,100 | 3,078 |
| #48 | Mapleton | $152,500 | 582 |
| #49 | Dexter | $153,200 | 1,840 |
| #50 | Unity | $156,500 | 320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in Maine?
Island Falls ranks #1 for most affordable cities in Maine with a value of $64,200 and a population of 343.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in Maine?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in Maine. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Maine compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare Maine's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.