Average mortgage payment in Cumberland County, ME (2026)

The average mortgage payment in Cumberland County on a median-priced home (~$430,000) is roughly $3,501/month — assuming 10% down at a 6.85% 30-year fixed rate and Maine's 1.36% effective property tax rate (full PITI).

To carry that payment under the standard 28% front-end DTI rule, you'd need an annual household income near $150,051. County population is roughly 303,069.

Median home price (Cumberland Co.)
$430,000
Property tax (ME)
1.36%
Monthly PITI
$3,501
Income needed (28% rule)
$150,051

Adjust the scenario

Monthly PITI
$3,501
Income needed (28%)
$150,051
Loan amount
$387,000

How Cumberland County compares to Maine

The typical home in Cumberland County is 12% above the statewide median of $385,000 in Maine. Property tax is set at the state's effective rate of 1.36% — local millage and special assessments vary by county, but this is the right starting point.

The payment above bakes in principal, interest, property tax, and homeowners insurance — it does not include HOA dues or mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI kicks in automatically when down payment is below 20% on a conventional loan. For a full breakdown, run your own numbers in the main calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average mortgage payment in Cumberland County?+

On a median Cumberland County home (~$430,000) at a 6.85% 30-year fixed rate with 10% down, all-in PITI runs about $3,501/month, including ~$487 in property tax.

What income do I need to buy a home in Cumberland County?+

Using the 28% front-end DTI rule, you'd need roughly $150,051 in annual gross household income to comfortably carry the median Cumberland County home.

How does Cumberland County compare to the rest of Maine?+

Cumberland County's median home ($430,000) is 12% above the Maine median of $385,000.

Does this include HOA fees or PMI?+

No. HOA dues vary too widely to assume a default — add them directly to the payment. PMI applies when you put less than 20% down on a conventional loan; the main calculator factors it in automatically.

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