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Anson, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
687
Population
528/sq mi density
$52,083
Median Income
$31,776 per capita
$74,600
Home Value
$164,477 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
21
Violent Crime/100K
2,193 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,600 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
21 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$74,600
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.1%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
393
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$74,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$164,477
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.1%
Owner-Occupied
44.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$861/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
55.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $74,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,477 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 393 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |