How much do homeowners pay a month in Limestone, ME?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Limestone, ME pay a median of $1,254 (±$201) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $509 (±$52).
38.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Limestone, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $810 in 2015–2019 to $1,254 in 2020–2024 (+54.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,254 (±$201)
- Without a mortgage
- $509 (±$52)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 38.4%
Monthly owner costs in Limestone
| Limestone | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,254 (±$201) | $1,196 (±$26) | $1,729 (±$15) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $509 (±$52) | $492 (±$15) | $638 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 38.4% (±9.6 points) | 48.9% (±1.9 points) | 57.7% (±0.6 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,332 (±$142) | $1,672 (±$44) | $3,036 (±$26) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Limestone, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Aroostook County ($1,196).
It is also lower than in Maine ($1,729).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Aroostook County, Limestone ranks 21 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 343 of 461.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Limestone have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $810 (±$94) | $1,254 (±$201) | +54.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,255 (±$179) | $1,332 (±$142) | +6.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $76,600 (±$6,341) | $98,400 (±$18,173) | +28.5% | 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 monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Limestone
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone | — | $1,254 (±$201) | — |
| Caribou | 6.0 mi | $1,148 (±$101) | Not measurably different |
| Caswell | 7.7 mi | $867 (±$295) | Lower |
| Fort Fairfield | 9.0 mi | $1,251 (±$242) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Fairfield (community) | 9.8 mi | $1,256 (±$453) | Not measurably different |
| Hamlin | 12 mi | $1,688 (±$626) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 12 mi | $1,093 (±$63) | Not measurably different |
| New Sweden | 13 mi | $1,028 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
| Cyr Plantation | 14 mi | $750 (±$230) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Caswell, ME ($867), Cyr Plantation, ME ($750).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Easton | $1,328 (±$124) |
| 16 | Blaine | $1,326 (±$130) |
| 17 | Ashland | $1,305 (±$316) |
| 18 | Wallagrass | $1,279 (±$304) |
| 19 | Chapman | $1,274 (±$178) |
| 20 | Houlton | $1,263 (±$253) |
| 21 | Limestone | $1,254 (±$201) |
| 22 | Fort Fairfield | $1,251 (±$242) |
| 23 | Weston | $1,241 (±$322) |
| 24 (tie) | Presque Isle | $1,237 (±$127) |
| 24 (tie) | Fort Kent | $1,237 (±$269) |
| 26 | Linneus | $1,214 (±$200) |
| 27 | New Canada | $1,199 (±$154) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Aroostook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Limestone include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Limestone (community).
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 Limestone
What is the average mortgage payment in Limestone?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Limestone, ME is $1,254 (±$201) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Limestone?
Owners without a mortgage in Limestone pay a median of $509 (±$52) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Limestone gone up?
In Limestone, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $810 in 2015–2019 to $1,254 in 2020–2024 (+54.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Limestone town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Limestone town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Limestone town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Limestone town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Limestone 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 Limestone town, Aroostook County, Maine (county subdivision:39300, 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 B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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