Income needed to buy a home
Waldo County, ME
$117,659
a year in household income to buy the typical Waldo County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$345,849
Down payment (10%)$34,585
Loan$311,264
Principal and interest (7.40%)$2,155/mo
Property tax (1% a year)$288/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$173/mo
Mortgage insurance$130/mo
Total monthly cost$2,745/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Far off
The typical household here earns $72,782 a year, 62% of what it takes.
In Maine
Waldo County ranks #10 of 16 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Maine
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Aroostook County | $169,932 | $58,212 |
| Washington County | $200,966 | $67,888 |
| Piscataquis County | $232,810 | $77,357 |
| Somerset County | $233,245 | $79,284 |
| Penobscot County | $281,813 | $96,971 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.