How much do homeowners pay a month in Mechanic Falls, ME?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Mechanic Falls, ME pay a median of $1,811 (±$112) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $686 (±$155).
64.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Mechanic Falls, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,110 in 2015–2019 to $1,811 in 2020–2024 (+63.2%).
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
- $1,811 (±$112)
- Without a mortgage
- $686 (±$155)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 64.5%
Monthly owner costs in Mechanic Falls
| Mechanic Falls | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,811 (±$112) | $1,615 (±$42) | $1,729 (±$15) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $686 (±$155) | $642 (±$22) | $638 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 64.5% (±15.0 points) | 64.4% (±2.0 points) | 57.7% (±0.6 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,993 (±$430) | $2,940 (±$68) | $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 Mechanic Falls, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Androscoggin County ($1,615).
It is not measurably different from Maine ($1,729).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Androscoggin County, Mechanic Falls ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 90 of 461.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Mechanic Falls have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,110 (±$157) | $1,811 (±$112) | +63.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,068 (±$483) | $2,993 (±$430) | +44.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $134,900 (±$21,455) | $270,900 (±$43,619) | +100.8% | Up 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 Mechanic Falls
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic Falls | — | $1,811 (±$112) | — |
| Poland | 4.0 mi | $1,833 (±$418) | Not measurably different |
| Minot | 4.1 mi | $1,822 (±$126) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 4.4 mi | $1,409 (±$190) | Lower |
| Oxford (community) | 6.5 mi | $1,771 (±$955) | Not measurably different |
| Otisfield | 7.2 mi | $1,440 (±$124) | Lower |
| Hebron | 7.3 mi | $1,569 (±$226) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 7.8 mi | $1,686 (±$79) | Not measurably different |
| South Paris | 9.5 mi | $1,469 (±$169) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oxford, ME ($1,409), Otisfield, ME ($1,440), South Paris, ME ($1,469).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Androscoggin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | $1,833 (±$418) |
| 2 | Minot | $1,822 (±$126) |
| 3 | Mechanic Falls | $1,811 (±$112) |
| 4 | Durham | $1,751 (±$118) |
| 5 | Lisbon | $1,724 (±$119) |
| 6 | Auburn | $1,686 (±$79) |
| 7 | Livermore | $1,565 (±$196) |
| 8 | Wales | $1,550 (±$129) |
| 9 | Lewiston | $1,546 (±$71) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Androscoggin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Mechanic Falls include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Mechanic Falls (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 Mechanic Falls
What is the average mortgage payment in Mechanic Falls?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Mechanic Falls, ME is $1,811 (±$112) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Mechanic Falls?
Owners without a mortgage in Mechanic Falls pay a median of $686 (±$155) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Mechanic Falls gone up?
In Mechanic Falls, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,110 in 2015–2019 to $1,811 in 2020–2024 (+63.2%).
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 — Mechanic Falls town, Androscoggin County, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanic Falls town, Androscoggin County, Maine
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanic Falls town, Androscoggin County, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanic Falls town, Androscoggin County, Maine
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanic Falls town, Androscoggin 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 Mechanic Falls town, Androscoggin County, Maine (county subdivision:44585, in state:23 county:001).
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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