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Mechanic Falls, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,300
Population
431/sq mi density
$50,169
Median Income
$20,486 per capita
$197,700
Home Value
$289,484 Zillow
$1,160
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
168
Violent Crime/100K
875 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,169 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$197,700 home value, $1,160/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$197,700
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,160/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
914
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$197,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$289,484
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median List Price
$394,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.1%
Owner-Occupied
40.9%
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:
$1,160/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
42.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $197,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,484 |
| Median Sale Price | $430,000 |
| Median List Price | $394,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $201 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,160 |
| 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
| Days on Market | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $201 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 914 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |