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Millinocket

Millinocket

Neighborhood in East Millinocket, Maine

Penobscot County 04462

$150,547 Average Value
$117 Average Price per Sq Ft
22 Homes For Sale

Maine’s biggest small town

Millinocket lies smack dab in the middle of the North Maine Woods, creating a combination of suburban and rural amenities surrounded by the beauty and majesty of the Appalachian Trail. The town’s slogan is “Maine’s biggest small town,” which seems to ring true around every corner. The less than 6 square miles are filled with homes from the early to mid-1900s alongside parks, trails and several local restaurants. The town also has its own golf course and municipal airport, and the community hosts annual marathons and parades. “It is a lot more of a rural town compared to places like Bangor, but you’re close to Mount Katahdin and some of the parks up there, so it’s definitely more for sightseeing and scenic things,” says Kelly Graham, an associate broker with Nexthome Experience that has been serving the Bangor area for over two years.

Millinocket lies smack dab in the middle of the North Maine Woods surrounded by beauty.
Millinocket lies smack dab in the middle of the North Maine Woods surrounded by beauty.
A triangle shaped common is the center of downtown Millinocket.
A triangle shaped common is the center of downtown Millinocket.
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Millinocket’s ponds, parks and trails

Millinocket is home to several parks and trails. Jerry Pond has a fishing pier and picnic tables under the shade of sugar maple and white pine trees, making it a popular summer spot for residents. Katahdin Pride Park shares its ground with the local high school and is home to several sports fields, including a free pool and an ice-skating rink in the colder months. For golfers, Hillcrest Golf Club is a popular 9-hole course and home to tournaments and fundraisers throughout the year. There are several trails around the neighborhood and along Millinocket Stream, and the town has added some mountain biking trails that lead from residential neighborhoods to schools and parks so kids can quickly get around. “The area is great for outdoor activities, so if you like hiking and trails, as well as a lot of places to camp out and do similar things like that,” Graham says. The Millinocket Memorial Library has become a community hub, with resources for visitors and residents new to the area. The library also has a branch on Penobscot Avenue where a library card holder can rent outdoor equipment like kayaks, skis, canoes and bikes to better explore the North Maine Woods.

Have a picnic with Mt Katahdin as your background  in Millinocket.
Have a picnic with Mt Katahdin as your background in Millinocket.
Millinocke hiker are blow away by the stunning views of Baxter State Park,
Millinocke hiker are blow away by the stunning views of Baxter State Park,
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Classic Maine mid-1900s homes

Millinocket has a large housing market with many options to choose from. The town primarily consists of Cape Cod, split-level and ranch-style homes built in the early to mid-1900s. These residences often sit toward the street, allowing for close access to the sidewalks in front and creating more backyard space. Home prices can start around $40,000 for investment properties and rise to $275,000. “Homes in town are definitely more affordable than neighboring areas,” Graham says. “The area used to be a mill town, but a lot of people left after it closed. However, with remote work coming back in the last couple of years, a lot of people have been moving back, and the area has seen tons of growth.”

Split -level homes in Millinocket were built in the mid-1900s.
Split -level homes in Millinocket were built in the mid-1900s.
Homes in Millinocket often have large front porches.
Homes in Millinocket often have large front porches.
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Several food and drink options in a small town

Millinocket has several dining options in the downtown area, beginning with Scootic In, which has been open for over 100 years and is the area’s oldest restaurant. The Appalachian Trail Café is another option, where snacking on homemade donuts and English muffins is a popular way to start the day under ceiling tiles signed by hikers completing the Appalachian Trail. Locals can also head to Knife Edge Brewing for after-work drinks and pizza, 13 miles northeast of downtown. Residents can grocery shop at the local Hannaford or pick up locally sourced produce at the Millinocket Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market every Saturday morning from July to October.

The Appalachian Trail Café in Millinocket is a breakfast hot spot.
The Appalachian Trail Café in Millinocket is a breakfast hot spot.
The handmade pizzas at Knife Edge Brewing is famous in Millinocket.
The handmade pizzas at Knife Edge Brewing is famous in Millinocket.
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Millinocket Public Schools

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can attend Granite Street School, which earns a C-minus rating on Niche. They can finish grades six through 12 at the C-plus-rated Stearns Junior & Senior High School. The high school is proud of its performing arts program, which ranks as one of the best in the state. Students can show off their talents through the jazz band, show choir and musicals.

Millinocket students in kindergarten through fifth grade can attend Granite Street School.
Millinocket students in kindergarten through fifth grade can attend Granite Street School.
Millincoket's Stearns Junior & Senior High School is proud of its performing arts program.
Millincoket's Stearns Junior & Senior High School is proud of its performing arts program.
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Outdoor events in the summer and winter

Millinocket is home to a number of community events as well as the natural splendor that surrounds the town. The Millinocket Marathon & Half in December and Winterfest in February are two of the more significant winter events for the community. The marathon started in 2015 to help support the town after the closing of the mill, and Winterfest is known for its snowmobile parade, cross-country skiing and plenty of hot chocolate. In September, the Trails End Festival takes place over three days, and it celebrates the end of the Appalachian Trail at Mount Katahdin with food, music and outdoor activities. The town is also planning on a 2025 Food Truck Festival, which is on track to be the largest food truck festival in Maine.

Its a fabulous day for a dip at the pool in Katahdin Pride Park  in Millinocket ..
Its a fabulous day for a dip at the pool in Katahdin Pride Park in Millinocket ..
Visitors come to Millinocket for an exciting day of white water rafting.
Visitors come to Millinocket for an exciting day of white water rafting.
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Airports and access to the rest of Maine

Millinocket residents have several ways to get around beyond using the trails in town. State Route 11 and State Route 157 intersect in the community’s heart. Route 157 links to Interstate 95, allowing residents to head to larger cities like Bangor. “Millinocket is more of a car-friendly area, but most of the daily necessities are within the town, so you do not have to travel to neighboring areas often,” Graham says. Private pilots can find Millinocket Municipal Airport on the town’s southern end for fuel and hangars, and Bangor International Airport is 73 miles to the south for commercial flights. Millinocket Regional Hospital is on the western end of town for medical care and job opportunities.

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Millinocket US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$157,450
Median Single Family Price
$160,700
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$117
Number of Homes for Sale
22
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Months of Supply
4.60
Median List Price
$168,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
775
Median Year Built
1953
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,518
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
515
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,935
Median Age
57
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.9%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$40,529
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,174

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
17.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
43.8%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
5°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
63''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

57 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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