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Bar Mills, ME Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Bar Mills is relatively stable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are scarce, and prices have been increasing steadily over the past few years. Homeowners can expect to pay around 1.1% of their home’s value in property taxes annually.
Cost of Living
108
+8% above national average
105
92
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 5.5% + No County or City tax</p> | |
Maine state income tax ranges from 5.2% to 7.95%, with a standard deduction of $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers.
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Public transit in Bar Mills is limited, but the town is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks.
- Old Orchard Beach
- Maine Wildlife Park
- Children's Museum of Maine
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Residents are subject to local ordinances regarding zoning, noise, and waste disposal.
Financial Tools
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- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
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📊 Bar Mills — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Bar Mills tend to fluctuate with the seasons, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning and higher heating oil bills in the winter. Residents can expect to pay around 10-20% more for utilities during the peak summer and winter months.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 04004 has a property tax millage rate of 15.5, with no local surtaxes.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6/10: Bar Mills has some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks, but the town's rural areas can be challenging to navigate with a stroller, and elevator access in public transit is limited.
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