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 | |
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1. | Washington County | 129 |
2. | Aroostook County | 126 |
3. | Piscataquis County | 121 |
4. | Somerset County | 111 |
5. | Oxford County | 108 |
6. | Kennebec County | 104 |
7. | Franklin County | 100 |
8. | Penobscot County | 95 |
9. | Waldo County | 95 |
10. | Sagadahoc County | 88 |
11. | Hancock County | 87 |
12. | Lincoln County | 86 |
13. | Androscoggin County | 85 |
14. | Knox County | 82 |
15. | York County | 74 |
16. | Cumberland County | 72 |