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A town of 2,647 people in Lincoln County, Maine
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Town in Maine, United States
1770Established
2,551Population
58.6 sq miArea
279 ftElevation

Jefferson is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,551 at the 2020 census. Damariscotta Lake State Park, a popular Mid Coast swimming, canoeing and picnic area, is located within the town limits.

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ZIP code04348
Area code207
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$390K▲ 2.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Jefferson home is worth about $390,000, up 2.8% in a year, 6% below the Maine typical home.

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The public schools Jefferson’s kids attend outperform 64% of Maine’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#45Best public schoolsof 133 in ME
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Maine · ME · Lincoln County
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