City profile
Orono, ME
Hancock County · Population 11,151
Orono is a town in Hancock County, ME with about 11,151 residents and a typical home value near $263,000. It is 7 miles from Bangor, ME, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
18°F
Summer avg
69°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$262,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,667
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.09%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.15%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 78/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Ice storm, Lightning
Nearest major airport
117 mi to Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 55% Democratic / 43% Republican
Community
Population
11,151
Black population
1.7%
County
Hancock County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸ME is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance costs are among the lowest in the U.S.
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 11,151 residents
- Typical home value about $263,000
- 7 miles from Bangor, ME
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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