Long Island Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
300 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$461,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,556 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cumberland County
2
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
2
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cumberland County
3
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 19
Feb 2 15 22
Mar 4 14 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 16 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 5%

Schools

Long Island Elementary School
<1 miles, N 3.2 star
Peaks Island School
2 miles, W 3.7 star
Chebeague Island School
4 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

Southern Maine Community College
4 miles, W 1.9 star
Empire Beauty School-Maine
5 miles, W 1 star
Maine College of Art
6 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Northern Light Mercy Hospital
6 miles, W 4.1 star
Maine Medical Center
6 miles, W 4.1 star
Mid Coast Hospital
20 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Jetport
8 miles, W 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
82 miles, W 1.4 star