How much are property taxes in Veazie (community), ME?
Homeowners in Veazie (community), ME pay a median of $4,073 (±$488) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,091.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,037.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $293,100.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,073 (±$488)
- With a mortgage
- $4,091
- Without a mortgage
- $4,037
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Veazie (community) against Penobscot County, its state and the nation
| Veazie (community) | Penobscot County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,073 (±$488) | $2,481 (±$59) | $3,036 (±$26) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,091 (±$716) | $2,745 (±$94) | $3,243 (±$34) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,037 (±$761) | $2,088 (±$119) | $2,748 (±$38) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $293,100 (±$34,743) | $214,100 (±$4,463) | $296,600 (±$2,876) | $332,700 |
In Veazie (community), the median real estate tax is higher than in Penobscot County ($2,481).
It is also higher than in Maine ($3,036).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Penobscot County, Veazie (community) ranks 2 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 22 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Veazie (community)
The median tax ($4,073) is 1.4% of the median home value ($293,100).
Across Penobscot County the same ratio is 1.2%.
Across Maine it is 1.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Veazie (community)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veazie (community) | — | $4,073 (±$488) | — |
| Orono (community) | 2.5 mi | $4,778 (±$510) | Not measurably different |
| Orono | 2.7 mi | $4,830 (±$511) | Higher |
| Bangor | 3.9 mi | $3,076 (±$230) | Lower |
| Brewer | 4.5 mi | $3,374 (±$189) | Lower |
| Eddington | 5.8 mi | $2,758 (±$302) | Lower |
| Holden | 6.2 mi | $3,221 (±$666) | Lower |
| Glenburn | 7.1 mi | $3,287 (±$487) | Lower |
| Old Town | 7.5 mi | $3,153 (±$416) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bangor, ME ($3,076), Brewer, ME ($3,374), Eddington, ME ($2,758).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orono, ME ($4,830).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Penobscot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orono (community) | $4,778 (±$510) |
| 2 | Veazie (community) | $4,073 (±$488) |
| 3 | Hampden (community) | $3,863 (±$694) |
| 4 | Newport (community) | $2,720 (±$258) |
| 5 | Dexter (community) | $1,962 (±$478) |
| 6 | Lincoln (community) | $1,863 (±$237) |
| 7 | Milford (community) | $1,790 (±$283) |
| 8 | Howland (community) | $1,557 (±$221) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Penobscot County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Veazie (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Veazie, whose figures include it.
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 Veazie (community)
How much are property taxes in Veazie (community)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Veazie (community), ME is $4,073 (±$488) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Veazie (community)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.4% of the median home value in Veazie (community), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Veazie (community) higher than in Penobscot County?
In Veazie (community), the median real estate tax is higher than in Penobscot County ($2,481).
It is also higher than in Maine ($3,036).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Veazie CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Veazie CDP, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Veazie CDP, Maine
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Veazie CDP, Maine
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Veazie CDP, 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 Veazie CDP, Maine (place:78815, in state:23).
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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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