Cranberry Isles Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
187 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
57.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$402,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$592 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$850 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hancock 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

Hancock County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 18 19
Feb 2 16 22
Mar 4 13 31
Apr 4 2 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 15 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 7, ME State House District 14, ME
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Schools

Cranberry Isles School
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mt Desert Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Pemetic Elementary School
5 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Tremont Consolidated School
6 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

College of the Atlantic
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Maine Maritime Academy
30 miles, NW • 5 star
Beal College
46 miles, N • 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
47 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mount Desert Island Hospital
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
39 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
48 miles, N • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
112 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
185 miles, W • 1.4 star
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