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Bucksport, ME

Bucksport, ME.

Population: 5,497 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,499
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.7%
10-year appreciation
+117.7%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$293,305
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
13

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
314

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Acadia National Park (29 mi)
Nearest airport
Philbrick Mountain Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+231 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$2,019
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,995
Average weekly wage
$995
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
201

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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