Why Live in Pownal
Pownal, located in northern Cumberland County, offers a tranquil lifestyle amidst dense Maine forests and expansive country pastures. The neighborhood features classic New England homes, including Cape Cod and Colonial Revival styles from the 1950s and 60s, as well as more recent ranch-style homes and farmhouses. Properties typically span five to ten acres, providing ample space and privacy. Bradbury Mountain State Park, a local highlight, offers 21 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and horseback riding, along with campsites and scenic views of Casco Bay. The Blueberry Pond Observatory provides guided night sky viewing, adding to the list of things to do. Pownal Elementary serves the youngest residents, while older students attend highly rated Freeport Middle and Freeport High, which offer various career preparation programs. Local farms like Hidden Ledge Farm and Tir na nOg Farm provide fresh, locally raised meat and organic produce. For more extensive shopping and dining options, residents travel 7 miles to Freeport, home to Shaw’s grocery store, retail outlets, and eateries such as Nighthawk’s Kitchen and Antonia’s Pizzeria. Community events at Mallett Hall and the annual Bradbury Mountain Arts Show foster a close-knit atmosphere. While Pownal lacks some resources, residents can access medical centers and larger supermarkets in nearby towns, with Maine Medical Center located 20 miles away in Portland. State highways connect Pownal to Interstate 295, facilitating commutes to Freeport, Yarmouth, and Portland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pownal a good place to live?
Pownal is a good place to live. Pownal is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Pownal is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Pownal has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.1 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $123,353 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 47.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Pownal are home owners, with 9.4% of residents renting and 90.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pownal can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pownal neighborhood guide.
Is Pownal, ME a safe neighborhood?
Pownal, ME is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pownal?
The median home price in Pownal is $239,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $47,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $53K a year to afford the median home price in Pownal. The average household income in Pownal is $123K.
What are the best public schools in Pownal?
The best public schools that serve Pownal are:
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Home Trends in Pownal, ME
On average, homes in Pownal, Durham sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pownal, Durham over the last 12 months is $155,000.
Median Sale Price
$155,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$155,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$101
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$239,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
35%