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Augusta, Maine real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Augusta, ME (Kennebec County) — Census median home value $188,900, county listing prices down about 5.9% over the past year.
Augusta, ME is in Kennebec County, Maine — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,999, with a median household income of $48,756. Census data puts Augusta's median home value at $188,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Kennebec County's current median listing price runs $410,500, down about 5.9% over the past year.
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Augusta market snapshot
Population
18,999
Median Household Income
$48,756
Median Home Value (city)
$188,900
Median Listing Price (Kennebec County)
$410,500
Median Gross Rent
$887/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Augusta's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $188,900. Separately, Kennebec County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $410,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Kennebec County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Augusta has an estimated population of 18,999 and a median household income of $48,756, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Augusta's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Augusta, ME?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Augusta's median home value at $188,900. Kennebec County's current median listing price runs $410,500, down about 5.9% over the past year.
What is the population of Augusta, ME?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Augusta's population at approximately 18,999.
What's the median rent in Augusta, ME?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Augusta at approximately $887 per month.
What is the median household income in Augusta, ME?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Augusta at approximately $48,756.
Is the Augusta housing market growing?
Kennebec County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.11% annual change in 2025.
Is Augusta, ME affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Augusta's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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