Sagadahoc County, ME at a glance
Median household income
$87,806$7,317 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Sagadahoc County, ME?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Sagadahoc County, ME? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Sagadahoc County, ME HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,105 | $13,260 | $44,200 | 15.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,264 | $15,168 | $50,560 | 17.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,577 | $18,924 | $63,080 | 21.6% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,193 | $26,316 | $87,720 | 30% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,645 | $31,740 | $105,800 | 36.1% |
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What a typical income covers in Sagadahoc County, ME
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $87,806 a year ($7,317 a month before tax).
What $87,806 leaves after Maine taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Maine tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Sagadahoc County, ME: common questions
What is the median household income in Sagadahoc County, ME?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Sagadahoc County, ME is $87,806 per year (approximately $7,317 per month).
What is the average rent in Sagadahoc County, ME?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,105 for a studio, $1,264 for one bedroom, $1,577 for two, $2,193 for three and $2,645 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Sagadahoc County, ME expensive to live in?
Prices there run 1.9% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 101.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Sagadahoc County, ME?
To keep a $1,577 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $63,080 a year, or $5,257 a month. That is 72% of what the typical household in Sagadahoc County, ME earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Sagadahoc County, ME?
On the local median income of $87,806 ($7,317 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,659 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,195 for everything else and $1,463 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,577 takes 43% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Sagadahoc County, ME?
Homes in Maine paid 29.6¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $266. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.