Chelsea Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
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
2,792 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,586 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$159,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$531 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,063 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kennebec County
2
Augusta-Waterville Urban 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

Kennebec County
4
Augusta-Waterville Urban Area
4
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 18
Feb 3 15 21
Mar 4 13 30
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 13 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 7%

Schools

Chelsea Elementary School
2 miles, E 2.3 star
Teresa C Hamlin Elem School
3 miles, SW 3.2 star
Farrington School
3 miles, N 1.4 star
Pittston Consolidated School
3 miles, SW 2.3 star

Colleges

Purdue University Global-Augusta
6 miles, N 1.4 star
University of Maine at Augusta
6 miles, N 1.4 star
Thomas College
18 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Maine General Medical Center
7 miles, N 4.1 star
Northern Light Inland Hospital
19 miles, NE 4.1 star
Lincolnhealth
19 miles, S 4.1 star
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
26 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Jetport
52 miles, SW 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
58 miles, E 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
126 miles, SW 1.4 star