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Milbridge, 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
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Milbridge is characterized by a mix of older and newer homes, with a range of prices to suit different budgets. Rentals are relatively affordable, and the area is popular with families and retirees. However, the market can be competitive, especially for waterfront properties.
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
95
105
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| <p>State 5.5% + no county or city tax</p> | |
Maine has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 5.2% to 7.95%
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Milbridge has limited public transportation, but its downtown area is relatively stroller-friendly, with sidewalks and crosswalks.
- Milbridge Elementary School playground
- Narraguagus River
- Roque Bluffs State Park
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📰 Live Local News
Milbridge has regulations in place to protect its natural resources and preserve its rural character, including zoning ordinances and environmental protections.
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- 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
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Milbridge — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Milbridge tend to be higher in the winter months due to heating needs, with average electricity bills increasing by 20-30% from December to February. In contrast, summer months see lower utility bills, with a focus on cooling and water usage.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 04658 has a property tax millage rate of 18.5, with no local surtaxes.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6: Milbridge has some stroller-friendly infrastructure, including sidewalks and crosswalks in the downtown area, but its rural roads and lack of public transportation can make it challenging for families with strollers to get around.
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