Hancock County, ME Housing Market Brief
county · ME · score computed October 2026
What is Hancock County, ME’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Hancock County, ME in its market cycle?
Hancock County, ME is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Hancock County, ME?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Hancock County, ME housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $548K | ▲ +21.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 73 days | ▲ +10.6% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.9 | ▲ +19.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 457 | ▲ +20% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 94 | ▲ +1.1% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $303 | ▲ +5% | Redfin |
How has Hancock County, ME’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hancock County, ME a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Hancock County, ME is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hancock County, ME?
The median sale price in Hancock County, ME is $548K, having risen 21.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Hancock County, ME?
Hancock County, ME scores 14 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hancock County, ME's Alpha Score?
Hancock County, ME's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (59/100) and its weakest is Affordability (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Hancock County, ME? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.