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An honest guide to Owls Head: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.

Knox County
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Maine
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A small coastal community near Rockland known for its lighthouse and transportation museum.

🌲 Did you know? The Owls Head Transportation Museum has one of the finest collections of antique aircraft and automobiles in the US.

By the numbers

Cost of Living in Owls Head, Maine (2026)

As of July 2026, the typical home in Owls Head is worth about $507,000 β€” about 36% above the U.S. average of $372,000.

Typical home value $507,000 Zillow, July 2026
vs. U.S. typical home +36% $372,000

Sources: Zillow, July 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 Owls Head, Maine?

The typical home value in Owls Head is about $507,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 36% above the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.

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