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Damariscotta, ME

Damariscotta, ME.

Population: 2,192 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$486,169
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+101.7%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$504,846
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (7 mi)
Nearest airport
Ruby Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+211 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$3,806
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,783
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
49

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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