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An honest guide to Old Town: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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Home to the University of Maine at Old Town and the Old Town Canoe company.
🌲 Did you know? Old Town Canoe has been handcrafting canoes since 1898, making it one of the oldest canoe manufacturers in the US.
By the numbers
As of August 2026, the typical home in Old Town is worth about $256,000 — about 31% below the U.S. average of $369,000, rent runs about $1,740 a month.
| Typical home value | $256,000 | Zillow, August 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -31% | $369,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,740 | Zillow, August 2026 |
Sources: Zillow, August 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
See how Old Town compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Old Town is about $256,000 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 31% below the U.S. average of $369,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Old Town runs about $1,740 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
Tours, tickets, and outdoor adventures in and around Old Town — guided hikes, boat trips, food and history tours, and more. Free cancellation on most; reserve now, pay later.
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