Levant 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 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
3,012 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$244,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$586 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,064 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.5% 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 19 16
Feb 3 16 20
Mar 3 13 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 4 36
Dec 4 16 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Schools

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
1 miles, SW 3.7 star
Caravel Middle School
3 miles, SW 1.9 star
Hermon Middle School
6 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Husson University
11 miles, SE
Beal College
12 miles, SE 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
13 miles, SE 1.9 star
University of Maine
16 miles, E 2.3 star

Hospitals

St Joseph Hospital
12 miles, SE 3.2 star
Eastern Maine Medical Center
13 miles, SE 2.3 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
10 miles, SE 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
107 miles, SW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
181 miles, SW 1.4 star