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. | York County | 116 |
2. | Cumberland County | 119 |
3. | Sagadahoc County | 124 |
4. | Lincoln County | 139 |
5. | Knox County | 141 |
6. | Hancock County | 141 |
7. | Penobscot County | 146 |
8. | Androscoggin County | 146 |
9. | Kennebec County | 156 |
10. | Waldo County | 157 |
11. | Washington County | 165 |
12. | Oxford County | 166 |
13. | Piscataquis County | 166 |
14. | Aroostook County | 175 |
15. | Franklin County | 176 |
16. | Somerset County | 180 |