Property Tax in Aroostook County
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Aroostook taxes track near national average
Aroostook County's 1.223% effective tax rate sits slightly above the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,611 is notably lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting Aroostook's lower median home value of $131,700 versus the national $281,900. This county's lower-valued homes soften the impact of a moderately high tax rate.
Mid-range tax burden for Maine
Aroostook's 1.223% effective rate ranks fifth among Maine's 16 counties, slightly above the state average of 1.107%. The median property tax of $1,611 falls well below Maine's state median of $2,598, a difference of nearly $1,000 annually. This reflects Aroostook's distinctly more affordable housing market in Maine.
Higher rate than most northern counties
Aroostook's 1.223% rate exceeds Franklin County (1.074%) to the south but trails Androscoggin (1.256%) further south. On a median $131,700 home, Aroostook residents pay substantially less in absolute dollars than neighboring counties despite a comparable or higher tax rate. The county's lower home values, not lower tax rates, explain the smaller annual tax bills.
Affordable annual tax on median homes
A median-priced Aroostook home valued at $131,700 carries an estimated annual property tax of $1,611, the lowest median in Maine. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,808, while those without pay $1,396 annually. Over 30 years, that's roughly $48,000 in property taxes—significantly less than higher-value counties despite the moderately high tax rate.
Assessment appeals protect your bottom line
Even in affordable housing markets, overassessments occur and cost homeowners money year after year. Aroostook residents can appeal their property assessments at no cost if they believe the valuation exceeds fair market value. A successful appeal reduces your taxable assessment and delivers ongoing savings throughout your ownership.