Maine Gazetteer
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Somerset County | 180 |
| 2. | Franklin County | 176 |
| 3. | Aroostook County | 175 |
| 4. | Oxford County | 166 |
| 5. | Piscataquis County | 166 |
| 6. | Washington County | 165 |
| 7. | Waldo County | 157 |
| 8. | Kennebec County | 156 |
| 9. | Penobscot County | 146 |
| 10. | Androscoggin County | 146 |
| 11. | Hancock County | 141 |
| 12. | Knox County | 141 |
| 13. | Lincoln County | 139 |
| 14. | Sagadahoc County | 124 |
| 15. | Cumberland County | 119 |
| 16. | York County | 116 |
