East Millinocket, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
1,545 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,306 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$73,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$452 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$465 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.3% 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 23 13
Feb 2 19 16
Mar 3 19 26
Apr 4 6 40
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 4 6 34
Dec 3 19 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Schools

Schenck High School
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Opal Myrick Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Medway Middle School
1 miles, SE 1.4 star
Granite Street School
7 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Maine
50 miles, SW 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
56 miles, SW 1.9 star
Husson University
56 miles, SW
Beal College
59 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Millinocket Regional Hospital
7 miles, NW 4.1 star
Penobscot Valley Hospital
19 miles, S 4.1 star
Mayo Regional Hospital
44 miles, W 4.1 star
Houlton Regional Hospital
50 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
58 miles, SW 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
161 miles, SW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
234 miles, SW 1.4 star