York County

ME · Pop. 13,160 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

York County is a rural county in ME with a population of approximately 13,160.

$/Acre: $1,013

Property Tax: 1.36%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 22/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.36%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.77%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$35,340

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,013

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale1820

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,966 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)324 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K255

Property Crime /100K243

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town21 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyStrong