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The county seat of York County and a quiet community with a strong Shaker heritage.
🌲 Did you know? The Alfred Shaker Village was one of the most prosperous Shaker communities in New England.
By the numbers
As of July 2026, the typical home in Alfred is worth about $481,000 — about 29% above the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $764 a month, the median household income is $32,476.
| Typical home value | $481,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +29% | $372,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $764 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $32,476 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 696 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Alfred compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Alfred is about $481,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 29% above the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Alfred runs about $764 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Alfred is about $32,476, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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