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Data from November 2026
The counties of Maine
Maine has 16 counties. The most populous is Cumberland County (308,827 people); the most expensive homes are in Cumberland County ($451,200) and the least expensive in Aroostook County ($149,700). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in Maine
- Counties
- 16
- each with its own page
- People
- 1.4M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $296,600
- median value in Maine
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in Maine
Typical home value by county
- Under $170,200
- $170,200–$217,300
- $217,300–$257,700
- $257,700–$332,700
- $332,700 or more
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People
- Highest
- 308,827
- Cumberland County
- Lowest
- 17,263
- Piscataquis County
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Typical home
- Highest
- $451,200
- Cumberland County
- Lowest
- $149,700
- Aroostook County
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Typical rent
- Highest
- $1,589
- Cumberland County
- Lowest
- $783
- Washington County
-
FHA limit
- Highest
- $615,250
- Cumberland County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Washington County
The full list
Every county in Maine
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| Cumberland County | 308,827 | $451,200 | $1,589 | $95,677 | $615,250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York County | 216,731 | $395,700 | $1,339 | $88,333 | $615,250 |
| Penobscot County | 154,710 | $214,100 | $1,041 | $66,356 | $541,287 |
| Kennebec County | 126,808 | $238,200 | $992 | $69,077 | $541,287 |
| Androscoggin County | 113,423 | $252,800 | $1,010 | $67,873 | $541,287 |
| Aroostook County | 67,058 | $149,700 | $784 | $56,700 | $541,287 |
| Oxford County | 59,255 | $217,300 | $836 | $60,173 | $541,287 |
| Hancock County | 56,460 | $310,400 | $1,061 | $72,744 | $541,287 |
| Somerset County | 50,959 | $166,900 | $910 | $58,179 | $541,287 |
| Knox County | 41,003 | $324,900 | $1,165 | $74,096 | $541,287 |
| Waldo County | 40,192 | $257,700 | $1,021 | $72,782 | $541,287 |
| Sagadahoc County | 37,285 | $333,300 | $1,098 | $87,806 | $615,250 |
| Lincoln County | 36,099 | $332,700 | $1,055 | $76,875 | $541,287 |
| Washington County | 31,331 | $161,800 | $783 | $56,024 | $541,287 |
| Franklin County | 30,413 | $194,700 | $802 | $58,675 | $541,287 |
| Piscataquis County | 17,263 | $170,200 | $837 | $61,345 | $541,287 |
- Cumberland $451,200$615,250
- York $395,700$615,250
- Penobscot $214,100$541,287
- Kennebec $238,200$541,287
- Androscoggin $252,800$541,287
- Aroostook $149,700$541,287
- Oxford $217,300$541,287
- Hancock $310,400$541,287
- Somerset $166,900$541,287
- Knox $324,900$541,287
- Waldo $257,700$541,287
- Sagadahoc $333,300$615,250
- Lincoln $332,700$541,287
- Washington $161,800$541,287
- Franklin $194,700$541,287
- Piscataquis $170,200$541,287
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Maine have?
Maine has 16 counties. The most populous is Cumberland County (308,827 people) and the least populous Piscataquis County (17,263), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Maine has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Cumberland County ($451,200) and the least expensive Aroostook County ($149,700).
Where is rent highest in Maine?
The highest typical rent is in Cumberland County ($1,589 a month) and the lowest in Washington County ($783), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Maine has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Cumberland County ($615,250). 13 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.