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Machias, ME

Machias, ME.

Population: 3,340 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,987
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+108.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$201,333
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.9 in

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
Roosevelt Campobello International Park (29 mi)
Nearest airport
Machias Valley Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+199 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Median annual property tax
$1,933
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
65.0%

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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