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Piscataquis County
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4,200
Population
Maine
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The county seat of Piscataquis County and the commercial hub for the remote north-central Maine region.

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Cost of Living in Dover Foxcroft, Maine (2026)

As of September 2026, the typical home in Dover-Foxcroft is worth about $229,000 — about 37% below the U.S. average of $366,000, rent runs about $880 a month, the median household income is $51,919.

Typical home value $229,000 Zillow, September 2026
vs. U.S. typical home -37% $366,000
Median rent (monthly) $880 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $51,919 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 2,758 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

Sources: Zillow, September 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 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

The typical home value in Dover-Foxcroft is about $229,000 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 37% below the U.S. average of $366,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

Typical rent in Dover-Foxcroft runs about $880 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine?

The median household income in Dover-Foxcroft is about $51,919, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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