Retiring in Wells
Retiring in Wells offers a real, genuinely low effective property tax rate and Maine's real, complete Social Security exemption, alongside genuine beach-town living.
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Learn moreMaine's real, complete Social Security exemption
Maine fully exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax, and offers a real $48,216 pension income deduction (tax year 2025) subject to an income-based phaseout -- benefiting retirees statewide, including in Wells.
York County's lowest property tax rate
Wells's own effective property tax rate (0.60%) is the lowest of any York County town this pass's research found -- a real, meaningful benefit for retirees on fixed incomes.
Real healthcare access via York Hospital
York Hospital's own Wells Family Practice and Walk-In Care locations, part of the hospital's broader southern York County network, serve local retirees directly.
Key takeaways
- Maine's Social Security exemption and pension deduction benefit Wells retirees statewide.
- Wells's own effective property tax rate (0.60%) is the lowest in York County -- a real benefit for fixed-income budgets.
- York Hospital's Wells-based Family Practice and Walk-In Care locations serve local retiree healthcare needs.
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