What is the rental yield in Outer Ohio, Bangor, Maine?

The gross yield in Outer Ohio, Bangor, Maine is 5.9. That sits alongside prices that are in line with Bangor and 27% below Maine. Over the past year, prices increased 5.3%, while the Red Flag score is 70 and walkability is 37.

How have home prices changed in Outer Ohio, Bangor, Maine?

Home prices in Outer Ohio, Bangor, Maine are up 5.3% over the past year. They are in line with Bangor and 27% below Maine. The neighborhood also shows a gross yield of 5.9, a Red Flag score of 70, and walkability of 37.

How does Outer Ohio compare with Bangor and Maine?

Outer Ohio in Bangor, Maine is priced in line with Bangor and 27% below Maine. It also has a gross yield of 5.9 and price growth of 5.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 70, walkability is 37, and education is in the 88th percentile.

What are the walkability and education scores in Outer Ohio, Bangor, Maine?

Outer Ohio in Bangor, Maine has walkability of 37 and education in the 88th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a gross yield of 5.9, prices that are in line with Bangor and 27% below Maine, and a Red Flag score of 70.

Neighborhood

Outer Ohio

Bangor, Maine US

Outer Ohio in Bangor, Maine has a mixed investment profile, combining a gross yield of 5.9 with a Red Flag score of 70. Prices are in line with Bangor and 27% below Maine, while values have risen 5.3% over the past year. Walkability is 37 and education is in the 88th percentile, indicating stronger school-district test scores than the walkability profile suggests.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.18 mi²

ZIP Code

04401

County

Penobscot County

State

Maine

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$326,903

YoY+5.3%

Gross Rental Yield

5.9%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

70 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

88 / 100

Excellent · better than 88% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Outer Ohio Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Outer Ohio, Bangor.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$326,903	+5.3%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$190/sqft	+2.7%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,612/mo	+9.1%
Gross Rental Yield	5.9%	—
Liquidity Score	36 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	121	-30.1%

Is Outer Ohio Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Maine crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

70 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane100Very High

Flood80Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Wildfire60High

Hail60High

Tornado40Moderate

Heat20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Maine averaged 12.4 crimes and 1.0 violent per 1,000 residents (+1.2% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.9%

Appreciating market — +5.3% sale-price YoY

Active transaction volume — 121 homes sold last period

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Outer Ohio's live DistrictScore metrics.

Outer Ohio Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Maine-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Maine Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	12.4	1.0	+1.2%
2023	12.3	1.0	-6.2%
2022	13.3	1.1	+7.0%
2021	12.5	1.1	+0.6%
2020	12.7	1.1	-7.0%
2019	13.6	1.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Outer Ohio inherits the Maine figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Outer Ohio

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Walkability & Amenities in Outer Ohio

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

37

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

0

Grocery

0

Dining

2

Schools

0

Universities

0

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

2

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Outer Ohio's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Outer Ohio vs Bangor vs Maine

How Outer Ohio benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Outer Ohio, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Bangor neighborhoods and about 28% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.9%, against 5.9% for Bangor neighborhoods and 5.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 5.3%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Bangor neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Outer Ohio	$190/sqft	5.9%	36
Bangor	$190/sqft	5.9%	36
Maine	$266/sqft	5.2%	13

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Maine tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.90% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 7.15%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $2.20 per $500.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Outer Ohio Real Estate FAQ

Outer Ohio in Bangor, Maine shows a mixed profile based on the numbers. Gross yield is 5.9, prices are in line with Bangor and 27% below Maine, and values rose 5.3% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 70, so risk is elevated relative to lower-scoring markets.

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