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The shire town of Somerset County, known for its Native American heritage and the Kennebec River.
🌲 Did you know? Skowhegan is home to the oldest continuous fair in the United States.
By the numbers
As of July 2026, the typical home in Skowhegan is worth about $229,000 — about 38% below the U.S. average of $372,000, rent runs about $856 a month, the median household income is $46,625.
| Typical home value | $229,000 | Zillow, July 2026 |
| vs. U.S. typical home | -38% | $372,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $856 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Median household income | $46,625 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
| Population | 6,638 | U.S. Census (ACS 2023) |
Sources: Zillow, July 2026; U.S. Census (ACS 2023). Figures are estimates that vary by household and season.
The typical home value in Skowhegan is about $229,000 as of July 2026 (Zillow Home Value Index), about 38% below the U.S. average of $372,000. Individual sale prices vary by neighborhood and condition.
Typical rent in Skowhegan runs about $856 a month (U.S. Census ACS estimate). Seasonal and short-term demand can push coastal rents higher.
The median household income in Skowhegan is about $46,625, per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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