Buxton 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 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
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
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
8,451 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,208 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$315,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,229 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 19
Feb 2 14 22
Mar 4 14 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 14 26

Hazards

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%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 31, ME State House District 137, ME
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Schools

Buxton Center Elementary School
1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Hollis School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Living Waters Christian School
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook
10 miles, E • 1.4 star
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
13 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Southern Maine Health Care
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
Maine Medical Center
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
12 miles, E • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
66 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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