Alton 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 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
783 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$388 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$741 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
1
Bangor Metro Area
1
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
3
Bangor Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 21 15
Feb 3 18 19
Mar 3 15 29
Apr 4 5 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 4 4 36
Dec 4 18 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 8, ME State House District 27, ME
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Schools

Alton Elementary School
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Old Town High School
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
Glenburn Elementary School
10 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Dr Lewis S Libby School
10 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Maine
11 miles, S • 2.3 star
Husson University
15 miles, SW
Eastern Maine Community College
15 miles, S • 1.9 star
Beal College
18 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Hospital
16 miles, S • 3.2 star
Eastern Maine Medical Center
16 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
16 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
123 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
197 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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