Aroostook County, ME Property Tax Calculator
Aroostook County homeowners pay a median $1,672 a year in property tax, 1.12% of a median $149,700 home: above Maine's 1.02% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Aroostook County by home value, at 1.12%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,234 | $186 |
| $300,000 | $3,351 | $279 |
| $400,000 | $4,468 | $372 |
| $500,000 | $5,585 | $465 |
| $750,000 | $8,378 | $698 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,170 | $931 |
Aroostook County against Maine and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aroostook County | 1.12% | $1,672 | $149,700 | $56,700 |
| Maine | 1.02% | $3,036 | $296,600 | $74,733 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Aroostook County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Aroostook County?
The effective rate is 1.12%: a median $1,672 a year on a median $149,700 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 9 Maine counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Aroostook County?
About $4,468 a year, $372 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Aroostook County compare with the rest of Maine?
Its rate is above the state's 1.02%. Across Maine, covered counties range from 0.82% to 1.16%.
How do I lower my Aroostook County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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