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Cumberland County
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5,300
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Maine
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A charming western Maine town on Highland Lake, known for outdoor recreation and arts.

🌲 Did you know? Bridgton is home to Shawnee Peak ski area and the historic Bridgton drive-in theater.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Bridgton, Maine (2026)

As of July 2026, the typical home in Bridgton is worth about $420,000 β€” about 13% above the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $747 a month, the median household income is $58,992.

Typical home value $420,000 Zillow, July 2026
vs. U.S. typical home +13% $372,000
Median rent (monthly) $747 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $58,992 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 1,666 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.

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How much does a house cost in Bridgton, Maine?

The typical home value in Bridgton is about $420,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 13% above the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Bridgton, Maine?

Typical rent in Bridgton runs about $747 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Bridgton, Maine?

The median household income in Bridgton is about $58,992, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Essential services in Bridgton

πŸ›’ Grocery & Food Essential
⚑ Electricians Essential
Collamati Electric LLC β˜… 5.0
(207) 256-0334
McIver Electric
(207) 647-3664
J P Gallinari Electric
(207) 647-9435
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❄️ Snow Removal Essential
πŸ’ͺ Gyms & Fitness
β›Ί Camping & Outdoors
βš“ Marine & Boating
jk's nauti boats β˜… 4.8
(207) 647-3768
Long Lake Marina β˜… 4.3
(207) 647-3030
Harrison Marina Main Location β˜… 3.7
(207) 647-2628
Harrison Marina Showroom
(207) 647-2628
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🎨 Arts and Crafts

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