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The easternmost point in the continental United States, home to the West Quoddy Head lighthouse.

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By the numbers

Cost of Living in Lubec, Maine (2026)

As of September 2026, the typical home in Lubec is worth about $260,000 β€” about 29% below the U.S. average of $366,000, rent runs about $280 a month, the median household income is $43,750.

Typical home value $260,000 Zillow, September 2026
vs. U.S. typical home -29% $366,000
Median rent (monthly) $280 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $43,750 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 320 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 Lubec, Maine?

The typical home value in Lubec is about $260,000 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 29% below the U.S. average of $366,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Lubec, Maine?

Typical rent in Lubec runs about $280 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Lubec, Maine?

The median household income in Lubec is about $43,750, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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Stanley Electric Β· Southwest Harbor
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