Housing Market in Ellsworth

Ellsworth's housing market runs genuinely below Maine's own statewide median, reflecting the city's working, year-round character relative to nearby tourism-premium coastal towns.

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A real, disclosed below-statewide-median price point

Ellsworth's median home value ran approximately $346,768 -- below Maine's own statewide $421,966-$428,478 range per this project's state record.

A genuinely more affordable Down East option

Ellsworth's housing costs run below those of more purely tourism-driven Down East coastal towns, consistent with its real, year-round commercial-hub identity rather than a seasonal-resort one.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.