Washington County

ME · Pop. 45,070 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in ME with a population of approximately 45,070.

$/Acre: $1,038
Property Tax: 1.36%
Growing Season: 142 days
Broadband: 62%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 28.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%
Local Sales Tax1.62%
Combined Sales Tax7.12%
Cost of Living Index104.7
Median Household Income$38,225
Poverty Rate16.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,038
Median Home Price$137K
Acres for Sale1582
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season142 days
Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
Avg Summer High78°F
Avg Winter Low8°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,010 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)315 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K249
Property Crime /100K298
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%
Ag EconomyModerate