Charleston 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 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
1,189 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,795 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$493 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$967 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.2% 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 13
Feb 3 18 18
Mar 3 15 27
Apr 4 5 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 0 45
Nov 4 4 35
Dec 4 18 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 4, ME State House District 32, ME
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Schools

Highview Christian Academy
3 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Central High School
6 miles, S • 2.8 star
Central Middle School
6 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Maine
22 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
22 miles, S • 1.9 star
Beal College
23 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Regional Hospital
13 miles, NW • 4.1 star
St Joseph Hospital
22 miles, S • 3.2 star
Eastern Maine Medical Center
23 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
117 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
190 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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