Dedham 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 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
1,667 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$287,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$825 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.7% 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 19 18
Feb 3 16 22
Mar 4 14 31
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 3 37
Dec 4 14 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 10, ME State House District 18, ME
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Schools

Dedham School
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Holbrook School
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
Holden School
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Beech Hill School
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Beal College
13 miles, NW • 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Husson University
14 miles, NW
University of Maine
15 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Eastern Maine Medical Center
12 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
15 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
113 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
188 miles, W • 1.4 star
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