Boothbay Harbor Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,043 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$368,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$786 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
2
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

Lincoln County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 20 20
Feb 2 14 23
Mar 4 14 32
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 14 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 13, ME State House District 48, ME
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Schools

Boothbay Region Elem School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Boothbay Region High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Southport Central School
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
South Bristol Elementary School
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Bowdoin College
17 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Southern Maine Community College
33 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bates College
33 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Mid Coast Hospital
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Lincolnhealth
13 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
33 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Central Maine Medical Center
33 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
36 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
77 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
110 miles, W • 1.4 star
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