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Columbia Falls, ME

Columbia Falls, ME.

Population: 1,173 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,724
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$179,031
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
343

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Acadia National Park (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Deblois Flight Strip (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) (33 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
+199 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$1,445
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
60.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,642
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

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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