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An honest guide to Orono: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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By the numbers
As of August 2026, the typical home in Orono is worth about $314,000 — about 15% below the U.S. average of $369,000, rent runs about $1,150 a month, the median household income is $56,890.
| Typical home value | $314,000 | Zillow, August 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -15% | $369,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,150 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $56,890 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 10,699 | 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 Orono compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Orono is about $314,000 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 15% below the U.S. average of $369,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Orono runs about $1,150 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Orono is about $56,890, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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