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Porter, ME

Porter, ME.

Population: 1,746 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,613
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$284,011
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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
288

Amenities

Nearest airport
Dyer's Landing Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+529 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,841
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,017
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
250

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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