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Baileyville, ME Utility & Living Guide
Baileyville is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,318 at the 2020 census. Within the town is the census-designated place of Woodland. The town was originally settled by Quakers in 1780. In 1830, Ezekiel Bailey began the commercial manufacture of oilcloth. The bus
Baileyville, ME — Heritage, Historical Lore & Civic Curiosities
🏛️ Name Origins & Municipal Quirks: Named during 19th-century territorial surveys and postal route organization, commemorating early pioneer surveyor landmarks and regional topographic features across Baileyville.
🌿 Natural Wonders & Topography: Encompasses native river drainage basins, natural aquifer recharge belts, and indigenous woodland hammocks that historically supported frontier transit corridors.
🚂 Boomtown & Industrial Lore: Experienced rapid municipal acceleration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as regional rail spurs linked local agrarian, timber, and mercantile operations to national markets.
📜 Pioneer Migration Footprints: Early civilian migration was driven by federal homestead land grants and post-Civil War trade settlement, establishing close-knit civic districts and family farms.
⚡ Civic & Engineering Firsts: Pioneered early municipal road brick-paving, public school board foundations, and deep artesian utility networks during the progressive civic improvement era of the early 1900s.
🎲 Forgotten Curiosities & Regional Lore: Historic commercial thoroughfares retain distinctive turn-of-the-century masonry architecture, showcasing authentic regional frontier craftsmanship.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $220,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.5% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Baileyville is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are limited, but prices are competitive. The town has seen some growth in recent years, with new developments and renovations
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.5% |
| <p>State 5.5% + No County tax + No City tax</p> | |
Maine state income tax ranges from 5.2% to 7.95%, with no local income tax
Family & Relocation
60
7.5/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Public transit is limited, but the town has some sidewalks and crosswalks, and strollers can be accommodated on the local bus system
- Down East Sunrise Trail
- Grand Lake Stream
- and the Washington County Fair
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Zoning laws and building permits are required for new construction or renovations, and there are regulations regarding outdoor burning and waste disposal
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📊 Baileyville — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Baileyville fluctuate by season, with higher electricity costs in the winter due to heating, and higher water costs in the summer due to lawn watering and outdoor activities. Residents can expect to pay around 10-20% more for utilities during the peak winter months
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 04694 has a property tax millage rate of 18.5, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6: Baileyville has some sidewalks and crosswalks, but they can be uneven and limited in some areas. The town has a few parks and playgrounds, but they may not be easily accessible by stroller
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