Penobscot County, ME home prices

Penobscot County, ME: the typical home is worth $280,732 as of 2026-05, up +1.6% over the past year and +235.1% since 2000. Listings run about $192/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1979: $38,037 → 2026: $280,732 (7.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $280,732, homes in Penobscot County sit 15% below the Maine median ($329,296) and 20% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 16 Maine counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,386/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,552/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Piscataquis County, ME ($229,221) · Washington County, ME ($199,474) · Hancock County, ME ($418,223) · Somerset County, ME ($233,592) · Waldo County, ME ($344,524) · Kennebec County, ME ($320,059)