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ME area data

Thorndike, ME

Thorndike, ME.

Population: 2,228 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$255,484
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+105.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$256,998
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, winterWeather, hurricane, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Belfast Municipal Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+299 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$2,070
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,978
Average weekly wage
$1,046
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Management, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
117

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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