Markets/Maine/Augusta-Waterville

Augusta-Waterville, ME Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Augusta-Waterville, Maine. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$324,624

+0.8% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.6%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+0.8%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+0.8% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
3.2mo supply · Score +1/7

Net migration: Top 21% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.03x

In-migrants avg $53,245 AGI vs out-migrants $51,831

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Augusta-Waterville are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Augusta-Waterville Market Summary

Augusta-Waterville, ME is in a stabilization phase with 0.8% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.99x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+194 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.64% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score72/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.0x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$65,062

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.4%
Base Case+0.8%
Bull Case+1.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Augusta-Waterville, ME's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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