Mexico, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Oxford County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,026
Population
1,145/sq mi density
$46,625
Median Income
$24,766 per capita
$99,600
Home Value
$183,027 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,625 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $829/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$99,600
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,161
Median year built: 1949
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$99,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$183,027
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.5%
Owner-Occupied
28.5%
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:
$829/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1949
Average age of housing stock: 77 years
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $99,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $183,027 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $829 |
| 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 | 71.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,161 |
| Median Year Built | 1949 |
| Rent Burden | 36.8% |