Greenbush 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 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,437 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$442 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$571 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.1% 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 15
Feb 3 19 18
Mar 4 17 28
Apr 4 5 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 5 5 36
Dec 4 19 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Schools

Helen S Dunn Elementary School
3 miles, N 1.9 star
Alton Elementary School
7 miles, W 3.2 star
Dr Lewis S Libby School
9 miles, SW 1.9 star
Old Town High School
10 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Maine
13 miles, SW 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
19 miles, SW 1.9 star
Husson University
20 miles, SW
Beal College
22 miles, SW 1 star

Hospitals

Penobscot Valley Hospital
19 miles, NE 4.1 star
Eastern Maine Medical Center
20 miles, SW 2.3 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
22 miles, SW 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
130 miles, SW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
205 miles, SW 1.4 star