Belfast, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
6,985 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,322 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$307,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$839 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$825 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Waldo 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

Waldo County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 19
Feb 3 16 22
Mar 4 13 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 15 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 11, ME State House District 39, ME
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Schools

Belfast Area High School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Captain Albert W Stevens School
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Troy A Howard Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
East Belfast School
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy
11 miles, SE • 5 star
Unity College
19 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Beal College
28 miles, NE • 1 star
Husson University
30 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Waldo County General Hospital
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
20 miles, SW • 4.1 star
St Joseph Hospital
30 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
28 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
83 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
158 miles, W • 1.4 star
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