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

Cumberland County
County
8,500
Population
Maine
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A rural community in Cumberland County known for the Maine Wildlife Park.

🌲 Did you know? The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray is home to over 30 species of native Maine wildlife.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Gray, Maine (2026)

As of September 2026, the typical home in Gray is worth about $519,000 β€” about 42% above the U.S. average of $366,000, rent runs about $2,180 a month, the median household income is $125,838.

Typical home value $519,000 Zillow, September 2026
vs. U.S. typical home +42% $366,000
Median rent (monthly) $2,180 Zillow, September 2026
Median household income $125,838 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 810 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 Gray, Maine?

The typical home value in Gray is about $519,000 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 42% above the U.S. average of $366,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Gray, Maine?

Typical rent in Gray runs about $2,180 a month as of September 2026 (Zillow). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Gray, Maine?

The median household income in Gray is about $125,838, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Essential services in Gray

πŸ›’ Grocery & Food Essential
πŸ₯ Doctors & Dentists Essential
Gray Chiropractic Center β˜… 5.0
(207) 657-5200
Resilience Physical Therapy β˜… 5.0 Β· Auburn
(207) 707-5058
Maine Dentistry - Gray β˜… 4.9
(207) 657-3553
Gray Family Vision Center β˜… 4.9
(207) 657-4488
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πŸ”§ Plumbers Essential
Plumbing Works LLC β˜… 5.0
(207) 428-3549
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🌑️ Heating & Cooling Essential
❄️ Snow Removal Essential
πŸš— Auto Repair
🐾 Veterinarians
Gray-New Gloucester Animal Hospital β˜… 4.7
(207) 657-3393
Gray Animal Center β˜… 4.7
(207) 657-1132
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🍽️ Restaurants
Fishermen's Net β˜… 4.6
(207) 657-3474
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βš“ Marine & Boating
πŸ• Pet Boarding & Kennels
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