Frenchboro Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
17 332.4M (US)
Median Age
80.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
5 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$348,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$927 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
16.4% 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 3 15 23
Mar 4 13 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 14 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.

Liberal (51%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 7, ME State House District 15, ME
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Schools

Cranberry Isles School
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
Swans Island Elementary School
9 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Tremont Consolidated School
9 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

College of the Atlantic
17 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Maine Maritime Academy
32 miles, NW • 5 star
Beal College
51 miles, N • 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
53 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mount Desert Island Hospital
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
41 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
54 miles, N • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
108 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
180 miles, W • 1.4 star
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