Housing & Real Estate — Mechanic Falls, Maine
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 884 |
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| Occupied | 832 |
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| Vacant | 52 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 492 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 340 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $244,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$287,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,160/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,676/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 30.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 36.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 39 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 72 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 190 |
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| Built before 1960 | 279 |
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| Median Year Built | 1967 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
