Charlotte 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 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
369 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$476 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$634 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington 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

Washington County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 21 18
Feb 3 15 21
Mar 4 15 30
Apr 4 4 41
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 16 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 6, ME State House District 10, ME
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Schools

Charlotte Elementary School
1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Pembroke Elementary School
6 miles, S • 3.7 star
Edmunds Consolidated School
8 miles, S • 3.2 star
Perry Elementary School
9 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Washington County Community College
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Maine at Machias
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
College of the Atlantic
63 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Maine
69 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Calais Regional Hospital
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Down East Community Hospital
23 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mount Desert Island Hospital
63 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
77 miles, W • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
177 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
252 miles, W • 1.4 star
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