Acadia, ME relocation guide
Moving to Castine, ME
798,800Median home value
Hancock CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Castine
Castine is a historic seaport town on a peninsula jutting into Penobscot Bay, known for its well-preserved Federal and Greek Revival architecture and deep maritime history. Home to the Maine Maritime Academy, it draws sailing families, summer residents, and academics. The housing stock mixes 19th-century sea captains' homes with waterfront cottages and newer coastal builds.
Home prices in Castine
The median home value in Castine is 798,800.
Top places in Castine
- Maine Maritime Academy — state maritime college on the waterfront with its training-ship pier
- Castine Harbor — deep-water harbor with moorings and views across Penobscot Bay
- Main Street — elm-lined commercial street with shops, inns, and historic homes
- Fort Madison — Revolutionary War-era fort site with harbor views
- Witherle Woods — 185-acre town preserve with walking trails and shore access
- Dice Head Light — 1829 lighthouse on the town's southern tip
Commuting from Castine
- No commuter rail; nearest commercial airport is Bangor International (~50 min)
- ME-166 and ME-199 connect to US-1 at Orland
Castine FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Castine, ME?
The median home value in Castine is 798,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Castine, ME?
No commuter rail; nearest commercial airport is Bangor International (~50 min)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.