How much do homeowners pay a month in Wells, ME?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Wells, ME pay a median of $1,933 (±$135) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $719 (±$55).
56.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Wells, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,566 in 2015–2019 to $1,933 in 2020–2024 (+23.4%).
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 .
- With a mortgage
- $1,933 (±$135)
- Without a mortgage
- $719 (±$55)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 56.2%
Monthly owner costs in Wells
| Wells | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,933 (±$135) | $1,988 (±$40) | $1,729 (±$15) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $719 (±$55) | $738 (±$17) | $638 (±$6) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 56.2% (±5.7 points) | 63.3% (±1.4 points) | 57.7% (±0.6 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,215 (±$218) | $3,787 (±$67) | $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 Wells, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from York County ($1,988).
It is also higher than in Maine ($1,729).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In York County, Wells ranks 16 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 461.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Wells have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,566 (±$160) | $1,933 (±$135) | +23.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,474 (±$120) | $3,215 (±$218) | +30.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $287,800 (±$14,047) | $485,300 (±$22,942) | +68.6% | 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 Wells
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells | — | $1,933 (±$135) | — |
| North Berwick (community) | 5.1 mi | $2,203 (±$570) | Not measurably different |
| Ogunquit | 6.0 mi | $2,278 (±$228) | Higher |
| Kennebunk | 6.2 mi | $2,331 (±$110) | Higher |
| Kennebunk (community) | 6.7 mi | $2,251 (±$110) | Higher |
| West Kennebunk | 7.6 mi | $2,122 (±$191) | Not measurably different |
| North Berwick | 7.9 mi | $2,069 (±$240) | Not measurably different |
| South Berwick | 8.2 mi | $2,184 (±$151) | Higher |
| Kennebunkport (community) | 9.4 mi | $3,027 (±$669) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ogunquit, ME ($2,278), Kennebunk, ME ($2,331), Kennebunk (community), ME ($2,251).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Saco | $2,088 (±$93) |
| 11 | North Berwick | $2,069 (±$240) |
| 12 | Lyman | $2,065 (±$288) |
| 13 | Arundel | $1,982 (±$202) |
| 14 | Alfred | $1,951 (±$251) |
| 15 | Biddeford | $1,948 (±$103) |
| 16 | Wells | $1,933 (±$135) |
| 17 | Buxton | $1,923 (±$112) |
| 18 | Hollis | $1,906 (±$115) |
| 19 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,905 (±$101) |
| 20 | Lebanon | $1,802 (±$215) |
| 21 | Shapleigh | $1,785 (±$153) |
| 22 | Sanford | $1,747 (±$87) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in York 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 Wells
What is the average mortgage payment in Wells?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Wells, ME is $1,933 (±$135) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Wells?
Owners without a mortgage in Wells pay a median of $719 (±$55) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Wells gone up?
In Wells, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,566 in 2015–2019 to $1,933 in 2020–2024 (+23.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells town, York County, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells town, York County, Maine
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells town, York County, Maine
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells town, York County, Maine
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells town, York 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 Wells town, York County, Maine (county subdivision:81475, in state:23 county:031).
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.
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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.
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