Housing Profile
Additional Area Resources
Housing in Augusta is comprised of six distinct residential areas that encompass a number of categories, traditional in-town neighborhoods, modern housing developments, rural living, lakeside homes, and first-class retirement opportunities.
The Downtown Area is the newest of Augusta’s neighborhoods. Not long ago there were no residential units along Water Street, but within the past few years a residential area was created, causing a resurgence in downtown and its businesses.
Northeastern Augusta is made up of rolling farmlands dotted with several tree-lined ponds. Ideal for rural, single family homes. Extends to reach the northern end of the downtown core, providing convenient in-town options.
Southeastern Augusta is an established in-town neighborhood conveniently located near a major regional medical center. Extends to include more of the pristine rural landscape that dominates the eastern side of the city.
The Capitol Area is an excellent in-town neighborhood and features a variety of multifamily units surrounding the scenic, historic center of Maine’s state government. This area has easy access to many consumer services.
The West Side is Augusta’s most historic and beautiful in-town neighborhood. Elegant single family homes and multifamily options enjoy easy access to downtown and major transportation corridors.
Northwestern Augusta begins with the vast in-town Sand Hill neighborhood, with single and multifamily options, extends westward towards the city’s fastest growing commercial district, and is bordered by pristine rural farmland.
Want to learn more about the City of Augusta, check out the city page.
Augusta Downtown Alliance focuses on the life and entertainment in central Maine, by fostering and improving the quality of life, promoting downtown, and beautifying our historic city center as a source of pride for residents and visitors alike.
2022 Housing Snapshot
Kennebec
County
City of
Augusta
124,136
45.7
2.25
4,957
80,338
$777
62,997
52,506
37,144
15,362
10,491
558
818
6,366
42,704
3,831
3,503
4,475
1,538
51
Residential Population
Median Age
Avg Household Size
Total Businesses
Total Employees
Median Gross Rent
Total Units
Occupied Units
Owner Occupied
Renter Occupied
Vacant Units
For Sale
For Rent
Seasonal
Housing Units by Units in Structure
1 unit
2 units
3-4 units
5-19 units
20-49 units
50+ units
18,994
45.1
2.08
1,636
36,171
$729
10,334
9,267
4,782
4,485
1,067
86
230
205
5,189
703
1,142
1,867
649
253
Source: Maine Housing Authority & Esri
Looking for more details on the housing market in Maine, take a look at the housing data provided by the Maine Housing Authority.
Historic Redevelopment Opportunity
Olde Federal Building
The sale of the Olde Federal Building presents an opportunity for a buyer to redevelop a landmark property while being a part of downtown Augusta’s revitalization.
Financials, Historic Tax Credit report, and additional information are available upon request.
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