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Orono, ME — ZIP 04469

Population: 3,531 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

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)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, winterWeather, lightning, hurricane, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
328

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Acadia National Park (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Dewitt Field - Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Avg hospital rating
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Mean commute to work
10 min

Employment & development

Total county employment
58,108
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
247

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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