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ME area data

Skowhegan, ME

Skowhegan, ME.

Population: 10,072 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,048
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+49.1%
10-year appreciation
+138.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$240,425
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
12

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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (53 mi)
Nearest airport
Thompson Memorial Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Augusta State Airport (AUG) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+329 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$2,023
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
64.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,541
Average weekly wage
$1,015
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
74

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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