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An honest guide to Rangeley: who it's for, who it isn't, what life is really like, and how to actually visit.
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A premier western Maine outdoor recreation destination on Rangeley Lake.
🌲 Did you know? Rangeley Lake is the headwaters of the Androscoggin River and a world-class fly fishing destination.
By the numbers
As of August 2026, the typical home in Rangeley is worth about $511,000 — about 39% above the U.S. average of $369,000, rent runs about $624 a month, the median household income is $29,231.
| Typical home value | $511,000 | Zillow, August 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | +39% | $369,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $624 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $29,231 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 532 | 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 Rangeley compares to all 106 Maine towns →The typical home value in Rangeley is about $511,000 as of August 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 39% above the U.S. average of $369,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Rangeley runs about $624 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Rangeley is about $29,231, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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