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

Aroostook County
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3,400
Population
Maine
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An Aroostook County border town on the Aroostook River, known for potato farming.

🌲 Did you know? Fort Fairfield hosts the Maine Potato Blossom Festival each July, celebrating the potato harvest.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Fort Fairfield, Maine (2026)

As of May 2026, the typical home in Fort Fairfield is worth about $139,000 β€” about 62% below the U.S. average of $370,000, rent runs about $460 a month, the median household income is $46,654.

Typical home value $139,000 Zillow, May 2026
vs. U.S. typical home -62% $370,000
Median rent (monthly) $460 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $46,654 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 1,632 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)

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

How much does a house cost in Fort Fairfield, Maine?

The typical home value in Fort Fairfield is about $139,000 as of May 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 62% below the U.S. average of $370,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Fort Fairfield, Maine?

Typical rent in Fort Fairfield runs about $460 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Fort Fairfield, Maine?

The median household income in Fort Fairfield is about $46,654, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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