The Town FilesHollis, Maine
Town in York County · population 4,745 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $338,900
- Household income
- $95,950
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 81 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 43.8
Hollis is a town of 4,745 people in York County, Maine. The median home is worth $338,900, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Maine towns, more of a college town than 91% of Maine towns, easier by car than 81% of Maine towns.
How Hollis ranks
Percentile among Maine towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maine towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hollis is worth $338,900, above the typical Maine town ($238,950). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $95,950, which is more affordable than 48% of Maine towns. Median rent is $1,372 a month. 87.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hollis | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $338,900 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $1,372 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $95,950 | $68,967 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 87.6% | 82.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Hollis
| People | Hollis | Typical Maine town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 | 46.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.9% | 12.3% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 25.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 90.0% |
Weather in Hollis
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 7.8°F. About 52.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 80.9 inches of snow (typical Maine town: 77.2 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 184 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hollis since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Maine town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 28, 2014 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 4, 2015.
Severe weather in York County since 1996
York County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4785: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4764: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| March 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4696: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| March 15, 2022 | Coastal Storm | DR-4647: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in York County
York County had 79,378 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,811 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Hollis itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Hollis
1 public school with 284 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis School | PK-5 | 284 | 12.3 |
Towns near Hollis
- Buxton, ME3.8 mi · 8,376 people · home $356,800
- Waterboro, ME6.1 mi · 7,936 people · home $297,000
- Lake Arrowhead, ME6.7 mi · 3,192 people · home $267,300
- Gorham, ME9.0 mi · 18,336 people · home $460,900
- Limington, ME9.0 mi · 3,892 people · home $295,600
- Lyman, ME9.2 mi · 4,525 people · home $360,400
- Limerick, ME9.3 mi · 3,188 people · home $269,400
- Gorham, ME9.9 mi · 7,469 people · home $506,000
Hollis questions
Is Hollis, Maine a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hollis scores better for retirees than 12% of Maine towns and quieter than 43%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.8).
How much does a house cost in Hollis?
The median owner-occupied home in Hollis is valued at $338,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,950, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,372 a month.
What is the weather like in Hollis?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 7.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 80.9 inches of snow.
Does Hollis get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hollis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 28, 2014. The typical Maine town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)