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ME area data

Rumford, ME

Rumford, ME.

Population: 5,942 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$180,455
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+166.1%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$190,916
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

Rents

Typical rent
$1,050/mo

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
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.8 in

Air quality

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

Amenities

Nearest airport
Zinck Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+529 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Median annual property tax
$1,988
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

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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