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Castine, Maine houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Castine, ME (Hancock County) — Census median home value $658,200, county listing prices up about 3.7% over the past year. Market data for Castine houses and the broader area.
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Castine, ME is in Hancock County, Maine — this guide covers houses in Castine and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 926, with a median household income of $143,229. Census data puts the median value of houses in Castine at $658,200.
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Market overview
Castine housing market
Castine is in Hancock County, Maine. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Castine and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$658,200
Population (Census ACS)
926
Median household income
$143,229
County price trend (2025)
3.67% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Castine market snapshot
Population
926
County
Hancock County
Median Household Income
$143,229
Median Home Value (city)
$658,200
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Castine's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $658,200.
County Price Trend
Hancock County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.67% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Castine has an estimated population of 926 and a median household income of $143,229, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Castine's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -5585461% 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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County guide: Hancock County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Castine.
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Nearby communities include Blue Hill, Bucksport, Ellsworth, Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Bar Harbor, Winter Harbor.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Searsport (~7.8 mi), Belfast (~11.1 mi), Winterport (~17.8 mi), Camden (~18.0 mi), Hampden (~24.5 mi), Rockland (~24.6 mi), Brewer (~27.2 mi), Thomaston (~28.4 mi), Bangor (~30.1 mi), Unity (~30.7 mi), Veazie (~31.7 mi), Orono (~34.0 mi), Waldoboro (~35.1 mi), Bradley (~36.9 mi), Newport (~37.7 mi), Old Town (~38.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Castine data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
926
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$658,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$143,229
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.67%
Census place type
CDP
County
Hancock County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.54 sq mi
Census GEOID
2311230
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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What are houses worth in Castine, ME?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Castine at $658,200.
How much do houses cost in Castine, ME?
For owner-occupied houses in Castine, Census ACS data shows a median value of $658,200. Active listing prices in Hancock County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Castine, ME?
Castine houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Hancock County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Castine, ME?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Castine's population at approximately 926.
What's the median rent in Castine, ME?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Castine at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Castine, ME?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Castine at approximately $143,229.
Is the Castine housing market growing?
Hancock County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.67% annual change in 2025.
Is Castine, ME affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Castine's median home value at about 4.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -5585461% 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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