Maine property tax
Northeast region · 16 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Maine has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.12% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +4.1% versus the US average of 1.08%, above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $3,110 on a median home worth around $280,071. Maine ranks #16 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Androscoggin County is highest at 1.26% and Hancock County is lowest at 0.88%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Maine property tax at a glance
| Figure | Maine |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.12% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.12% |
| Typical median bill | $3,110 |
| Typical median home value | $280,071 |
| Versus US average rate | +4.1% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #16 |
| Counties | 16 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Maine counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Maine, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Androscoggin County | $2,913 | $232,000 | 1.26% |
| 2 | Penobscot County | $2,435 | $193,800 | 1.26% |
| 3 | Knox County | $3,643 | $290,800 | 1.25% |
| 4 | Aroostook County | $1,611 | $131,700 | 1.22% |
| 5 | Somerset County | $1,798 | $155,200 | 1.16% |
| 6 | Kennebec County | $2,510 | $219,900 | 1.14% |
| 7 | Washington County | $1,654 | $147,100 | 1.12% |
| 8 | Sagadahoc County | $3,365 | $300,200 | 1.12% |
| 9 | Cumberland County | $4,577 | $411,400 | 1.11% |
| 10 | Oxford County | $2,103 | $192,300 | 1.09% |
| 11 | Waldo County | $2,593 | $239,100 | 1.08% |
| 12 | Franklin County | $1,897 | $176,700 | 1.07% |
| 13 | York County | $3,691 | $357,200 | 1.03% |
| 14 | Piscataquis County | $1,487 | $153,300 | 0.97% |
| 15 | Lincoln County | $2,850 | $306,200 | 0.93% |
| 16 | Hancock County | $2,445 | $278,400 | 0.88% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Maine compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine (this state) | 1.12% | $3,110 | +4.1% |
| South Dakota | 1.12% | $2,575 | +3.5% |
| Massachusetts | 1.11% | $5,837 | +2.7% |
| Alaska | 1.10% | $3,717 | +1.7% |
| Minnesota | 1.05% | $3,274 | -2.7% |
| Maryland | 1.04% | $4,155 | -4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Maine?
Maine's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.12% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +4.1% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $3,110 on a $280,071 home. It ranks #16 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Maine county has the highest property tax?
In Maine, Androscoggin County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.26% (median tax $2,913). The lowest is Hancock County at 0.88%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Maine?
Maine is above average on property tax at a 1.12% effective rate, above the US average effective rate. The median Maine home is worth about $280,071 and the median bill is around $3,110. Rates vary widely between its 16 counties.
How is the Maine property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.12%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20