West Forks, ME

This plantation of 63 residents needs 8 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
63 (2026)
Households
57
Median household income
$313 (2021)
Typical home value
$232,903
Owner-occupied
55%
Five-year housing need
8 units

Comparison to other Maine municipalities

West Forks: $313 Median income (2021 estimate)
<$37K >$146K
West Forks: None jobs to household ratio
<0.09 >1.67
West Forks: No permit data
<0.1% >11.6%
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How affordable is this community?

In West Forks, ME, the typical home price of $232,903 is below the Maine average of $294,704. With a median household income of $-38,750 in West Forks, ME, the typical home is far out of reach for most households, requiring roughly $94,740 more in annual income to afford.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

West Forks, ME has roughly 57 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in West Forks, ME is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 97% of units. West Forks, ME is roughly split between owners and renters, at 55% owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?