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The gateway to Baxter State Park and Mount Katahdin, Maine's highest peak.

🌲 Did you know? Millinocket is the closest town to Mount Katahdin, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Millinocket, Maine (2026)

As of September 2026, the typical home in Millinocket is worth about $163,000 — about 55% below the U.S. average of $366,000, rent runs about $555 a month, the median household income is $42,936.

Typical home value $163,000 Zillow, September 2026
vs. U.S. typical home -55% $366,000
Median rent (monthly) $555 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Median household income $42,936 U.S. Census (ACS 2023)
Population 4,111 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 Millinocket, Maine?

The typical home value in Millinocket is about $163,000 as of September 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 55% below the U.S. average of $366,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

How much is rent in Millinocket, Maine?

Typical rent in Millinocket runs about $555 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.

What is the median household income in Millinocket, Maine?

The median household income in Millinocket is about $42,936, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

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🗺️ Things To Do
⛺ Camping & Outdoors
South Branch Pond Campground ★ 5.0
(207) 723-9905
Chimney Pond Campground ★ 4.9
(207) 723-5140
New England Outdoor Center ★ 4.8
(207) 723-5438
Katahdin Stream Campground ★ 4.8
(207) 723-5140
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🐕 Pet Boarding & Kennels
Katahdin Kritters · East Millinocket
(207) 746-8040
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