Housing in Caribou, ME
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$148,497
Caribou vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Caribou is highlighted.
Median Home Value
30th%ilemost expensive$120,300show rank
Median Rent
16th%ilemost expensive rent$696show rank
Rent Burden
27th%ilehighest rent burden15.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$120,300
Median Rent
$696
Total Housing Units
4,000
Vacancy Rate
11.3%
Owner Occupied
74.1%
Renter Occupied
25.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,656
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$714
Housing Types
Single Family68.5%
Multi-Family23.1%
Mobile Home8.4%
The median home value in Caribou, ME is $120,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Caribou is $148,497. The median rent is $696 per month (Census ACS). About 74.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 4,000 total housing units.