Bowdoinham, ME

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Population
766
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
77 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$419,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Bowdoinham is a quiet, tight-knit community of around 3,000 residents tucked along the western shore of Merrymeeting Bay. With multiple rivers winding through the landscape, water shapes everyday life here, creating a scenic mix of tidal waterways, rolling farmland, and peaceful back roads. The heart of town sits by Cathance Landing, where residents regularly head down to the river to launch kayaks, fish, or enjoy the breezy waterfront park.

Long rooted in river trade and shipbuilding, modern Bowdoinham is known for its thriving organic farms, local craftspeople, and active community spirit. The weekly summer farmers' market is a major local highlight, and classic New England farmhouses dot the surrounding countryside. It gives you the relaxed feel of rural Maine while sitting right along Interstate 295, putting larger neighboring towns like Brunswick and Topsham only minutes away.

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