Rental numbers for Maine
0 of 36 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 5.0%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 5.0%
- 36 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $416,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $2,124/mo
- median across 36 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Aroostook County | $170,000 | $985 | 7.0% | 3.1% | -$470 | n/a |
| Somerset County | $233,000 | $1,332 | 6.9% | 3.3% | -$611 | n/a |
| Penobscot County | $282,000 | $1,515 | 6.5% | 3.0% | -$817 | +3.6% |
| Waldo County | $346,000 | $1,773 | 6.2% | 2.9% | -$1,018 | n/a |
| Androscoggin County | $330,000 | $1,567 | 5.7% | 2.4% | -$1,117 | +3.2% |
| Kennebec County | $321,000 | $1,493 | 5.6% | 2.4% | -$1,100 | +4.2% |
| Oxford County | $322,000 | $1,500 | 5.6% | 2.5% | -$1,078 | n/a |
| Knox County | $441,000 | $2,005 | 5.5% | 2.3% | -$1,533 | +6.5% |
| Sagadahoc County | $435,000 | $1,935 | 5.3% | 2.3% | -$1,510 | n/a |
| Cumberland County | $562,000 | $2,416 | 5.2% | 2.2% | -$1,989 | +2.5% |
| York County | $529,000 | $2,187 | 5.0% | 2.1% | -$1,916 | +2.0% |
| Hancock County | $423,000 | $1,742 | 5.0% | 2.2% | -$1,513 | n/a |
| Franklin County | $294,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | $448,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Piscataquis County | $233,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington County | $201,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Maine
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04468Old Town | $255,000 | $1,717 | 8.1% | -$515 |
| 04252Lisbon Falls | $336,000 | $1,900 | 6.8% | -$895 |
| 04330Augusta | $295,000 | $1,573 | 6.4% | -$850 |
| 04092Westbrook | $458,000 | $2,390 | 6.3% | -$1,278 |
| 04210Auburn | $327,000 | $1,658 | 6.1% | -$1,054 |
| 04901Winslow | $273,000 | $1,375 | 6.0% | -$904 |
| 04841Rockland | $345,000 | $1,719 | 6.0% | -$1,230 |
| 04401Bangor | $307,000 | $1,520 | 5.9% | -$1,017 |
| 04240Lewiston | $298,000 | $1,471 | 5.9% | -$987 |
| 04103Portland | $532,000 | $2,624 | 5.9% | -$1,615 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +1.6%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 1.02%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $325,802 |
| Aug 2022 | $372,000 |
| Aug 2023 | $389,164 |
| Aug 2024 | $407,347 |
| Aug 2025 | $408,913 |
| Aug 2026 | $415,552 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 1.02%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $1,380/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,150 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 11.3
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $520,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Maine good for rental property?
- 0 of 36 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 5.0%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Maine?
- About 1.02% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Maine?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Maine was $1,150. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $1,380 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.