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ME area data

Caribou, ME

Caribou, ME.

Population: 9,025 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$170,767
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.1%
10-year appreciation
+81.3%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$172,369
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
16

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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
51.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.3 in
Annual snowfall
123.0 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
277

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Maine Acadian Culture (38 mi)
Nearest airport
Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) (0 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+138 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Median annual property tax
$1,638
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,865
Average weekly wage
$925
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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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