Housing in Calais, ME
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$143,775
Calais vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Calais is highlighted.
Median Home Value
26th%ilemost expensive$111,800show rank
Median Rent
32nd%ilemost expensive rent$815show rank
Rent Burden
61st%ilehighest rent burden20.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$111,800
Median Rent
$815
Total Housing Units
1,603
Vacancy Rate
9.2%
Owner Occupied
67.8%
Renter Occupied
32.2%
Median Property Tax
$1,691
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$778
Housing Types
Single Family67.9%
Multi-Family23.1%
Mobile Home8.9%
The median home value in Calais, ME is $111,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Calais is $143,775. The median rent is $815 per month (Census ACS). About 67.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 1,603 total housing units.