| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $625,000 | -2.5% | 47 | 2,027 | 7.0 | $171,000 |
| Bangor | $309,725 | +0.7% | 66 | 653 | 4.9 | $87,000 |
| Augusta | $394,500 | -1.4% | 58 | 484 | 6.1 | $109,000 |
| Lewiston | $369,675 | +0.1% | 45 | 261 | 5.5 | $103,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Maine housing market
Across the 4 Maine markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $382,088 as of September 2026, and 2 of 4 are priced below a year ago. Portland is the most expensive ($625,000) and Bangor the least ($309,725).
Midpoint median list price
$382,088
4 markets
Markets down YoY
2/4
September 2026
Active listings
3,425
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Maine market?
The table lists every Maine market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Maine?
Bangor posted the biggest year-over-year change in Maine (+0.7%) and Portland the weakest (-2.5%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is -0.6%, with 3,425 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Maine?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $87,000 a year in Bangor and $171,000 in Portland, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Maine housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Maine?
Across WealthyBud's 4 tracked Maine markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $382,088 as of September 2026, from $309,725 in Bangor to $625,000 in Portland.
Are home prices falling in Maine?
2 of 4 tracked Maine markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Portland at -2.5%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Maine?
Portland has the highest median listing price among tracked Maine markets at $625,000 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Maine?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $87,000 a year in Bangor and $171,000 in Portland, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
Working in Maine real estate? See Maine agent salary (BLS median $56,930) and how to get licensed. Compare states on the state hub index or see where prices are falling nationwide.