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ME area data

Athens, ME

Athens, ME.

Population: 858 (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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather, drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
83.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Payne Field (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Avg hospital rating
3.2 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$1,372
Households with broadband internet
54.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,541
Average weekly wage
$1,015
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

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

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