salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.7 minutes. Most homes (75.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,920 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maine cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maine. It is number 29 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oak Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oak Hill
| Size | Oak Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,132 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,334 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,043 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oak Hill overall?
Everyday prices in Maine overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Oak Hill, so the Maine figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oak Hill
Life in Oak Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oak Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,054 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $429,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oak Hill, ME?
Renting in Oak Hill costs a median of about $1,923 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.
How much do I need to make to live in Oak Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,920 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Hill cheap or expensive?
Oak Hill is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $105,272. It ranks 29th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oak Hill?
The median homeowner in Oak Hill pays $4,496 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.
Is Oak Hill more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maine are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Oak Hill?
The median home value in Oak Hill is $429,100, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,631 people live in Oak Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.