Housing by town in Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, Maine has 38 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $910 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $728 in 2015–2019 (+25.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Mercer has the highest median gross rent ($1,422) and New Portland the lowest ($337).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $910 (±$45)
- Households that rent
- 22.6%
- Median household income
- $58,179
- Places
- 38
Cities, towns and townships in Somerset County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson | $928 | 20.7% | $52,474 | $117,800 | $1,572 |
| Athens | $538 | 5.4% | $50,750 | $153,100 | $1,355 |
| Bingham | $354 | 14.1% | $42,708 | $103,000 | $1,059 |
| Brighton Plantation | — | 40.6% | $73,750 | — | $4,500 |
| Cambridge | — | 6.9% | $63,194 | $214,900 | $1,574 |
| Canaan | $922 | 14.3% | $57,781 | $159,900 | $1,530 |
| Caratunk | — | 11.7% | $73,235 | $470,000 | $2,130 |
| Cornville | $1,366 | 11.0% | $79,926 | $167,400 | $1,808 |
| Dennistown Plantation | — | 0.0% | — | $386,800 | $2,641 |
| Detroit | $1,098 | 17.7% | $51,111 | $137,500 | $1,235 |
| Embden | — | 3.7% | $56,875 | $173,400 | $1,804 |
| Fairfield | $1,001 | 21.4% | $64,101 | $164,300 | $2,217 |
| Harmony | — | 32.2% | $54,063 | $202,700 | $1,449 |
| Hartland | $911 | 17.3% | $46,141 | $139,200 | $1,658 |
| Highland Plantation | — | 4.4% | $42,745 | $99,600 | — |
| Jackman | $475 | 10.5% | $33,625 | $172,700 | $1,492 |
| Madison | $906 | 45.4% | $61,747 | $187,600 | $1,983 |
| Mercer | $1,422 | 7.9% | $71,107 | $238,500 | $1,970 |
| Moose River | — | 8.7% | $76,324 | $144,900 | $928 |
| Moscow | — | 8.8% | $45,526 | $153,800 | $850 |
| New Portland | $337 | 5.9% | $74,375 | $176,000 | $1,923 |
| Norridgewock | $1,063 | 17.8% | $61,579 | $151,900 | $1,462 |
| Palmyra | $733 | 17.4% | $60,543 | $154,900 | $1,614 |
| Pittsfield | $825 | 23.5% | $57,381 | $164,100 | $1,965 |
| Pleasant Ridge Plantation | — | 19.0% | $78,000 | $225,000 | $1,227 |
| Ripley | $1,091 | 19.0% | $64,821 | $144,300 | $1,270 |
| Skowhegan | $875 | 34.1% | $49,485 | $164,400 | $2,091 |
| Smithfield | $1,109 | 11.1% | $107,917 | $242,800 | $2,866 |
| Solon | $915 | 11.4% | $69,205 | $183,600 | $1,854 |
| St. Albans | $1,056 | 14.8% | $65,600 | $194,000 | $1,915 |
| Starks | $1,063 | 10.0% | $63,500 | $148,500 | $1,348 |
| The Forks Plantation | — | 15.1% | $65,865 | $271,700 | $1,047 |
| West Forks Plantation | — | 0.0% | — | $320,000 | $1,167 |
Unincorporated communities in Somerset County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield (community) | $1,013 | 38.7% | $52,409 | $139,600 | $2,119 |
| Madison (community) | $850 | 61.1% | $61,698 | $163,900 | $1,740 |
| Norridgewock (community) | $1,022 | 7.7% | $66,761 | $147,600 | $1,458 |
| Pittsfield (community) | $909 | 27.2% | $61,458 | $162,100 | $1,916 |
| Skowhegan (community) | $880 | 36.9% | $45,388 | $156,400 | $1,820 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,300 | $32,200 | $51,450 |
| 2 people | $22,050 | $36,800 | $58,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,400 | $66,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,950 | $73,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,650 | $79,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,350 | $85,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,000 | $91,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,700 | $97,050 |
How the places in Somerset County rank across Maine
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Crime reported to police in Somerset County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 99 | 788 | 1,533 | 51,395 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 59 | 114 | 894 | 1,735 | 51,533 | 4 of 4 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Somerset County recorded 59 violent and 894 property crimes, 114 and 1,735 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Somerset County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset County Sheriff's Office | 32,337 | 38 | 373 |
| Skowhegan Police Department | 8,700 | 12 | 330 |
| Fairfield Police Department | 6,557 | 8 | 146 |
| Pittsfield Police Department | 3,939 | 1 | 45 |
ZIP codes in Somerset County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04976 | 10,072 | $886 | $165,000 | $53,534 | 30.8% |
| 04937 | 6,358 | $1,001 | $163,700 | $63,933 | 21.9% |
| 04950 | 4,782 | $906 | $187,600 | $61,747 | 45.4% |
| 04957 | 4,006 | $1,073 | $179,100 | $65,931 | 16.0% |
| 04967 | 3,930 | $825 | $164,100 | $57,381 | 23.5% |
| 04965 | 2,209 | $733 | $154,900 | $60,543 | 17.4% |
| 04924 | 2,063 | $922 | $159,900 | $57,781 | 14.3% |
| 04958 | 2,002 | $946 | $156,300 | $55,089 | 11.5% |
| 04911 | 1,880 | $902 | $121,800 | $62,697 | 18.7% |
| 04920 | 1,866 | $828 | $128,100 | $39,860 | 20.3% |
| 04971 | 1,831 | $1,056 | $194,000 | $65,600 | 14.8% |
| 04943 | 1,602 | $911 | $139,200 | $46,141 | 17.3% |
| 04945 | 1,325 | $800 | $197,000 | $52,045 | 10.4% |
| 04942 | 1,192 | $1,063 | $170,300 | $53,636 | 27.1% |
| 04979 | 963 | $915 | $183,600 | $69,205 | 11.4% |
| 04961 | 919 | $346 | $162,100 | $53,750 | 5.6% |
| 04912 | 858 | $538 | $158,300 | $51,250 | 6.7% |
| 04978 | 856 | $1,109 | $242,800 | $107,917 | 11.1% |
| 04929 | 650 | $1,098 | $137,500 | $51,111 | 17.7% |
| 04923 | 532 | — | $214,900 | $63,194 | 6.9% |
| 04478 | 316 | — | $379,300 | $53,229 | 0.0% |
| 04985 | 217 | — | $287,000 | $66,827 | 7.3% |
| 04944 | 140 | — | $171,600 | — | 0.0% |
| 04925 | 101 | — | $470,000 | $73,235 | 11.7% |
| 04975 | 21 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Somerset County
What is the crime rate in Somerset County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Somerset County recorded 114 violent and 1,735 property crimes per 100,000 residents (59 violent and 894 property crimes in all).
Which place in Somerset County has the highest rent?
Mercer has the highest median gross rent, $1,422 (±$249) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Somerset County has the lowest rent?
New Portland has the lowest median gross rent, $337 (±$332) a month.
What is the median rent in Somerset County, Maine?
The median gross rent in Somerset County is $910 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset County, Maine
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Somerset County, ME
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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