Appleton Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,502 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,357 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$670 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$800 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
1
Maine
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
3
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 18
Feb 3 16 21
Mar 4 14 29
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 16 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 12, ME State House District 40, ME
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Schools

Appleton Village School
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Prescott Memorial School
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
Hope Elementary School
6 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Unity College
21 miles, N • 1.9 star
Maine Maritime Academy
24 miles, E • 5 star
Thomas College
25 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Penobscot Bay Medical Center
14 miles, S • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
16 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lincolnhealth
23 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Northern Light Inland Hospital
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
41 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
68 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
144 miles, W • 1.4 star
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