Gouldsboro Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
1,753 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,518 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$257,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$649 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$635 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.9% 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 16 22
Mar 4 13 31
Apr 4 3 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 15 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

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 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 6, ME State House District 12, ME
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Schools

Peninsula School
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Sumner Memorial High School
7 miles, N • 2.8 star
Conners-Emerson School
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
Ella Lewis School
8 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

College of the Atlantic
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Maine at Machias
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Maine Maritime Academy
36 miles, W • 5 star
Beal College
43 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mount Desert Island Hospital
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
Down East Community Hospital
35 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
45 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
123 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
197 miles, W • 1.4 star
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