Markets/Maine/Lewiston-Auburn

Lewiston-Auburn, ME Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$329,731

+1.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+1.4%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.4% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.3mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Top 15% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.05x

In-migrants avg $52,936 AGI vs out-migrants $50,386

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Lewiston-Auburn are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Lewiston-Auburn Market Summary

Lewiston-Auburn, ME is in a stabilization phase with 1.4% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.9x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+314 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.7% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score73/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$67,298

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.7%
Base Case+1.4%
Bull Case+2.0%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Lewiston-Auburn, ME's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (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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