The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 04294 sells for about $245,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $446 a month.
ZIP 04294 — Wilton
The housing market in 04294 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Demand remains stable, driven by local buyers and those seeking rural affordability, though the limited supply keeps transaction volumes low.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger Maine coastal markets.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.7% · poverty 14.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 04294, Franklin County ME
Wilton generally experiences low crime rates consistent with rural Franklin County, with property crime being the primary concern rather than violent crime.
Schools serving the area are part of RSU 9 (Mt. Blue Regional School District), which provides standard public education services for the region.
The area is subject to typical New England seasonal weather risks, including heavy winter snow loads and potential spring flooding near the Wilson Stream and local waterways.
Economic momentum is modest, driven by local manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maine) — Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption: Provides a reduction in the valuation of the homestead for property tax purposes. The exemption amount is set by state statute (currently $25,000 of the just value of the property). The formula is: (Just Value - Homestead Exemption) * Local Tax Rate = Tax Due.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US Route 2 toward Farmington or Lewiston-Auburn for employment.
The area features access to Wilson Lake for boating and fishing, along with proximity to local snowmobile trails and the nearby Kineowatha Park.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family home conversions and small multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale manufacturing, regional healthcare services, and education, with many residents commuting to larger hubs.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies on personal vehicles for regional connectivity via US Route 2 and Maine State Route 156.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to municipal taxes and RSU 9 school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire response times and winter weather hazard exposure.
Data derived from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Norlands Living History Center4.714.7 mi
- The Sensi Side4.97.6 mi
- Ink Maine & Gaskyl Printing4.813.8 mi
- Mt. Blue State Park4.79.8 mi
- Kineowatha Park4.72.7 mi
- Reny's Department Store4.67.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Popular for swimming, fishing, and boating.
Community park with sports fields and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.