Waldo County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Waldo County Maine housing market data taken from the most recent 2021 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Waldo County shows it has a Housing Units of 22,570 which is the second smallest in order of housing units of all the other counties in the local area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Waldo County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Waldo County depicts it has a Housing Density of 30.9 which is the second smallest when ranked by housing density of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Androscoggin County which depicts a density of 107.0 (approximately 3.5 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.2, Waldo County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared with the state of Maine, housing density of 24.2, Waldo County is 27.7% larger.

In Figure 4, Waldo County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Waldo County depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 4.7% which is the largest of all counties in the metro area. Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 6.5%, Waldo County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Maine, change in the housing units of 3.5%, Waldo County is 34.6% larger.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Waldo County depicts it has a Renter Percent of 19.6% which is the smallest in terms of renter percent of all the other counties in the metro area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 80.4% which is more than all other counties in the greater Waldo County region.

Waldo County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Waldo County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Waldo County depicts it has a Median Home Value of $169,400 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Sagadahoc County which shows a home price of $222,900 (31.6% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Waldo County Maine metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Waldo County depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $795 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Sagadahoc County which shows a rental rates of $896 (12.7% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,096, Waldo County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, versus the state of Maine, rental rates of $873, Waldo County is about 9.8% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Waldo County has one of the largest proportions of home price worth less than $50,000 at 12% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Kennebec County with 14%.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Waldo County depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $854 which is the smallest in terms of median ownership cost of all the other counties in the metro area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Waldo County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 17% which is the second smallest in order of cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the greater region.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Waldo County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 373% which is the second smallest in terms of median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all the other counties in the metro area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Waldo County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,250 which is the second smallest in terms of median housing cost of all the other counties in the local area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $443 which is the smallest when ranked by median housing cost of all the other counties in the greater region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Waldo County has the largest proportion of owner cost less than $300 at 19% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $1,000 and $1,500 at 11% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 3% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Waldo County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 21% which is in the center range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Sagadahoc County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 23% (12.1% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Waldo County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 12% which is in the middle range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Androscoggin County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 13% (15.5% larger).

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Waldo County has the largest proportion of housing cost less than $300 at 16% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 3% of the total.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $2,222 which is the smallest when sorted by median real estate taxes paid of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Knox County which depicts a taxes paid of $2,914 (31.1% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,551, Waldo County is about 14.8% smaller. Also, in contrast to the state of Maine, median real estate taxes paid of $2,614, Waldo County is about 17.6% smaller.

Waldo County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Waldo County has the smallest proportion of With mortgage at 45% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 45% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. Waldo County has the largest proportion of houses with mortgages at 45% of the total and is ranked #1.

Waldo County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 2.8 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Androscoggin County which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.0 (6.6% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Waldo County is about 19.3% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Maine, family members per housing unit of 2.9, Waldo County is about 5.5% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.4 which is in the mid point range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Knox County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 5.7 (only about 5.6% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1983 which is more than all other counties in the local area.

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of homes built in 2014 or later at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 16% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 4% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1950 to 1959 at 2% of the total. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 22% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units the second smallest in terms of owner-occupied housing units of all the other counties in the local area at 3,415 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the smallest proportion of 2 units at 3% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of 20 to 49 units at 0% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of 50 or more units at 13% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2014 or later at $253,000 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Androscoggin County ($266,700), and #1 Sagadahoc County ($302,400) are larger. Second, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $182,200 of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $158,500 of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $148,800 of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $150,600 of the total. Furthermore, it has less than most other counties in the greater region as measured by value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $162,100 of the total. Next it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $105,900 of the total. Additionally, it has less than most other counties in the local area when sorted by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $136,200 of the total. And then, it has less than most other counties in the local area in terms of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $187,900 of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Waldo County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.3 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Kennebec County which depicts a homeowner household size of 2.4 (only about 5.7% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Waldo County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.0 which is the highest of all counties in the local area. Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the percentage of owners moved in 2019 or later the second smallest when ranked by owners moved in 2019 or later of all the other counties in the local area at 15% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 33% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 1990 to 1999 at 15% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Waldo County has the percentage of renters moved in 2019 or later the second smallest in terms of renters moved in 2019 or later of all the other counties in the metro area at 42% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2005 which is at the top of all other counties in the greater Waldo County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Waldo County depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2015 which is the third most median year that a renter moved in of all other counties in the greater Waldo County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the smallest proportion of home using electricity at 57% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 0% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using coal or coke at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the second smallest in terms of homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the metro area when sorted by homes using solar energy at 1% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Waldo County housing department, Maine department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Waldo County shows it has a Total In Group Quarters of 607 which is the second smallest when sorted by total people living in group quarters of all the other counties in the surrounding region.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Waldo County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Waldo County has the smallest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 96% of the total.