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New Sharon, ME

New Sharon, ME.

Population: 1,550 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$269,132
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$269,421
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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
83.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Beech Hill Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+125 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$1,889
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,479
Average weekly wage
$912
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
67

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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