Real Estate Investing in York, Maine

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 13,551 • York County

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Should you buy in York, ME? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 35.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.5% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $259,083
Avg Monthly Rent $2,297
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in York Real Estate

York, ME covers 6 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across York's 6 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

firmly York's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

York's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$259,083
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,297
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (ME)

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ZIP Codes in York, ME

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Frequently Asked Questions About York, ME

How much is rent in York, ME?

Rents in York, ME run near $2,297/mo. Compared with median home prices of $259K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the typical renter like in York, ME?

Tenant quality in York, ME ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $2,297/mo.

What are home prices like in York, ME?

Median home price in York, ME is near $259K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in York, ME?

ME ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. York generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How high is vacancy risk in York, ME?

York, ME carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $2,297/mo.

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