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Ellsworth, ME

Ellsworth, ME.

Population: 14,529 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$362,955
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+100.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$362,955
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

Days to pending
63 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in

Air quality

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Acadia National Park (7 mi)
Nearest airport
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+231 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$2,596
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

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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