Alfred Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,128 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,174 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$304,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$666 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

York County
2
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
2
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

York County
3
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 20
Feb 2 13 23
Mar 4 11 32
Apr 4 2 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 4 2 38
Dec 4 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 33, ME State House District 136, ME
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Schools

Alfred Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Carl J Lamb School
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
Sanford Christian Academy
3 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

York County Community College
14 miles, S • 1.4 star
University of New England
17 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Southern Maine Health Care
12 miles, E • 3.2 star
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
20 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
24 miles, E • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
52 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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