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ME area data

South Paris, ME

South Paris, ME.

Population: 5,317 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$305,231
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+40.6%
10-year appreciation
+125.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$307,099
House Price Index
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 in
Annual snowfall
81.8 in

Air quality

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Abbots Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ) (46 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+529 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$2,649
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents