Special Interest
Housing in Androscoggin County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Androscoggin County averages $1,010/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Maine median of $1,139 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Androscoggin County was 3.2% in 2024, compared to Maine at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.









