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An honest guide to Cape Elizabeth: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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A scenic coastal town south of Portland, home to Two Lights State Park and Portland Head Light.
🌲 Did you know? Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth is the oldest lighthouse in Maine, built in 1791.
By the numbers
As of May 2026, the typical home in Cape Elizabeth is worth about $893,000 — about 141% above the U.S. average of $370,000, rent runs about $2,810 a month.
| Typical home value | $893,000 | Zillow, May 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +141% | $370,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,810 | Zillow, May 2026 |
Sources: Zillow, May 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
The typical home value in Cape Elizabeth is about $893,000 as of May 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 141% above the U.S. average of $370,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Cape Elizabeth runs about $2,810 a month as of May 2026 (Zillow). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
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