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Bethel, ME

Bethel, ME.

Population: 3,387 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$441,451
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.7%
10-year appreciation
+125.7%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$450,290
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
10

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 in
Annual snowfall
86.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
288

Amenities

Nearest airport
Bethel Regional Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
28
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+529 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$2,500
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,017
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
250

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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