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An honest guide to Machias: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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The county seat of Washington County and gateway to the Bold Coast of Downeast Maine.
🌲 Did you know? The first naval battle of the American Revolution was fought near Machias in 1775.
By the numbers
As of August 2026, the typical home in Machias is worth about $181,000 — about 51% below the U.S. average of $369,000, rent runs about $700 a month, the median household income is $28,047.
| Typical home value | $181,000 | Zillow, August 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -51% | $369,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $700 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $28,047 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 1,395 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, August 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Machias compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Machias is about $181,000 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 51% below the U.S. average of $369,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Machias runs about $700 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Machias is about $28,047, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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