In Androscoggin County, Maine the effective property tax rate is 1.26%. The median homeowner pays $2,913 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $232,000. That rate is the 1st highest of the 16 Maine counties with published data, and the 704th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Androscoggin County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Maine statewide average is 1.10%, so Androscoggin County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,520 | $210 |
| $232,000 (county median) | $2,910 | $243 |
| $300,000 | $3,780 | $315 |
| $400,000 | $5,040 | $420 |
| $500,000 | $6,300 | $525 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $232,000 (8th highest in Maine, 908th highest nationally) and the median household income is $67,298. Homes cost about 3.4 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $966 a month. 67.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $920 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Maine statewide median home value is $412,002.
Counties near Androscoggin County in the Maine property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | 1.26% | $232,000 |
| Penobscot County | 1.26% | $193,800 |
| Knox County | 1.25% | $290,800 |
| Aroostook County | 1.22% | $131,700 |
| Somerset County | 1.16% | $155,200 |
| Kennebec County | 1.14% | $219,900 |
| Sagadahoc County | 1.12% | $300,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Androscoggin County, Maine?
The effective property tax rate is 1.26% of home value per year, the 1st highest of 16 counties in Maine (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Androscoggin County?
At the county's effective rate of 1.26%, about $3,780 a year (roughly $315 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Androscoggin County?
The median home value is $232,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Androscoggin County?
The median household income is $67,298 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).