Fayette, ME04349

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$354,000
0.6% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$56,200
15.3% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
93
35.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
3.5%
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Fayette, ME

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fayette, ME is 93. This is a increase of 35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$382,000-6.0%
Listing Count
10125.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.3%125.0%
Days on Market
9335.0%
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Demographics — Fayette, ME

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fayette, ME has a population of 1,340, which has increased by 28.0% over the past 5 years. Fayette, ME is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 43.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.1% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,34028.0%
% Under 18
15.6%13.9%
% Seniors
40.8%97.1%
% WFH
22.1%1,909.1%
% w/ College Degree
43.5%52.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fayette, ME is a predominantly white area, with 96.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fayette, ME is hispanic, making up 1.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.1% of the population in Fayette, ME, and this percentage has increased by 210.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
96.1%2.0%
% Black
0.0%-100.0%
% Hispanic
1.5%200.0%
% Asian
0.2%-33.3%
% Foreign Born
3.1%210.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Fayette, ME

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 50 mortgage originations in Fayette, ME, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 14.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Fayette, ME. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
50
% Conventional Loans
84.0%
% Government Loans
16.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
6.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
8.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Fayette, ME

Fayette, ME lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
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Total Units Section 8
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% Rentals under Section 8
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% Occupied Section 8
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Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$880
2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,140
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,460
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,640

Affordability — Fayette, ME

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio5.2
Median Home Price$354,000
Median Household Income$56,200

Fayette, ME — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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