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South Paris, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,570
Population
662/sq mi density
$56,823
Median Income
$24,780 per capita
$186,300
Home Value
$261,824 Zillow
$585
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
122
Violent Crime/100K
2,086 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,823 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$186,300 home value, $585/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$186,300
34% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$585/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.3%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,121
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$186,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$261,824
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.3%
Owner-Occupied
43.7%
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:
$585/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
56.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $186,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,824 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $585 |
| 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 | 56.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,121 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 35.3% |