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An honest guide to Eliot: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.

York County
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Maine
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A southern York County town bordering New Hampshire with a strong residential community.

🌲 Did you know? Eliot is one of the few Maine towns that borders New Hampshire on the Piscataqua River.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Eliot, Maine (2026)

As of September 2026, the typical home in Eliot is worth about $609,000 β€” about 66% above the U.S. average of $366,000.

Typical home value $609,000 Zillow, September 2026
vs. U.S. typical home +66% $366,000

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 Eliot, Maine?

The typical home value in Eliot is about $609,000 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 66% above the U.S. average of $366,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

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🌲 Maine tip: "The County" refers to Aroostook County. "Downeast" means the midcoast/eastern coast.

Essential services in Eliot

πŸ”§ Plumbers Essential
⚑ Electricians Essential
🌑️ Heating & Cooling Essential
πŸ”₯ Firewood & Pellets Essential
Seacoast Firewood β˜… 4.7 Β· York
(207) 251-9280
York Woods Tree & Products β˜… 4.6
(207) 703-0150
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🍽️ Restaurants
The 207 Tavern β˜… 4.4
(207) 748-1790
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βš“ Marine & Boating
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