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ME area data

Fort Fairfield, ME

Fort Fairfield, ME.

Population: 3,309 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$143,556
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+13.2%
10-year appreciation
+74.2%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$148,458
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

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
2
Elementary schools
1
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
52.0°F
Average low
30.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
108.7 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 (50 mi)
Nearest airport
Fort Fairfield Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+138 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$1,838
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
75.8%

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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