How much are property taxes in Blaine, ME?
Homeowners in Blaine, ME pay a median of $1,804 (±$512) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,970.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,559.
In Blaine, the median real estate tax went from $1,196 in 2015–2019 to $1,804 in 2020–2024 (+50.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,804 (±$512)
- With a mortgage
- $1,970
- Without a mortgage
- $1,559
Real estate taxes in Blaine against Aroostook County, its state and the nation
| Blaine | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,804 (±$512) | $1,672 (±$44) | $3,036 (±$26) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,970 (±$517) | $1,834 (±$60) | $3,243 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,559 (±$1,049) | $1,453 (±$59) | $2,748 (±$38) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | — | $149,700 (±$6,059) | $296,600 (±$2,876) | $332,700 |
In Blaine, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Aroostook County ($1,672).
It is also lower than in Maine ($3,036).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Aroostook County, Blaine ranks 13 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 307 of 476.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How property taxes in Blaine have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,196 (±$304) | $1,804 (±$512) | +50.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,028 (±$251) | $1,326 (±$130) | +29.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Blaine
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | — | $1,804 (±$512) | — |
| Mars Hill | 5.0 mi | $1,843 (±$466) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater | 5.1 mi | $1,417 (±$325) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield | 6.5 mi | $1,550 (±$394) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 10 mi | $1,435 (±$268) | Not measurably different |
| Monticello | 11 mi | $1,200 (±$279) | Lower |
| Chapman | 15 mi | $1,850 (±$261) | Not measurably different |
| Presque Isle | 16 mi | $2,401 (±$210) | Higher |
| Littleton | 17 mi | $1,556 (±$167) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monticello, ME ($1,200).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Presque Isle, ME ($2,401).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Chapman | $1,850 (±$261) |
| 8 | Mars Hill | $1,843 (±$466) |
| 9 | New Canada | $1,839 (±$162) |
| 10 | Fort Fairfield | $1,838 (±$359) |
| 11 | Westmanland | $1,827 (±$295) |
| 12 | Woodland | $1,807 (±$182) |
| 13 | Blaine | $1,804 (±$512) |
| 14 | Mapleton | $1,789 (±$211) |
| 15 | Portage Lake | $1,721 (±$289) |
| 16 | Island Falls | $1,720 (±$338) |
| 17 | Houlton | $1,707 (±$128) |
| 18 | Caribou | $1,680 (±$235) |
| 19 (tie) | Ludlow | $1,655 (±$554) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Aroostook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Blaine
How much are property taxes in Blaine?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Blaine, ME is $1,804 (±$512) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have property taxes in Blaine gone up?
In Blaine, the median real estate tax went from $1,196 in 2015–2019 to $1,804 in 2020–2024 (+50.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Blaine higher than in Aroostook County?
In Blaine, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Aroostook County ($1,672).
It is also lower than in Maine ($3,036).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Blaine town, Aroostook County, Maine (county subdivision:05385, in state:23 county:003).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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