Maine Real Estate

Demographics and Facts & Figures of Maine 

Although Maine is a large state geographically, its population is rather small. In 2008 The US Census estimate for Maine was 1,316,456 - which represents a 3.3% increase since April 2000. As of the most recent census, home ownership in Maine is 71.6% compared to the national average of 66.2%

Maine is a popular tourist destination, but it also experiences harsh winters and, consequently, the great temporary influx of visitors occurs during the warmer months. Many of these visitors establish an alternate secondary residence in Maine during some or all warm months and then depart for their primary residence in the off-season.

Maine is also a common destination for summer homes, espeically along the coast or on its lakes.  Prices for this type of real estate is highly variable, depending upon location and overall proximity to the water.  Maine's skiing destinations also a highly popular for winter retreats - and condos are along the slopes are a common option.

Official census figures normally count a person as a resident only once, at the place of his or her primary home. Therefore, there are some situations in which official census figures could be misleading for Maine.

For example, some communities may have a much larger seasonal retail sector than their official, small population figure would imply.

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