Hope Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,711 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,462 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$301,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$695 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$963 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox 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

Knox County
3
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 18
Feb 3 15 22
Mar 4 13 31
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 13 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 12, ME State House District 44, ME
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Schools

Hope Elementary School
2 miles, W • 3.7 star
Union Elementary
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Appleton Village School
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy
22 miles, E • 5 star
Unity College
26 miles, N • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
30 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Penobscot Bay Medical Center
8 miles, S • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
15 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lincolnhealth
22 miles, W • 4.1 star
Maine General Medical Center
31 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
43 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
69 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
144 miles, W • 1.4 star
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