Lubec Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,246 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$581 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$445 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington 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

Washington County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 18 18
Feb 3 15 21
Mar 4 14 30
Apr 4 3 42
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 14 25

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 6, ME State House District 10, ME
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Schools

Lubec Consolidated School
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Whiting Village School
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
Shead High School
7 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Eastport Elementary School
7 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Machias
22 miles, W • 1.4 star
Washington County Community College
27 miles, N • 1.4 star
College of the Atlantic
65 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Maine
80 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Down East Community Hospital
23 miles, W • 4.1 star
Calais Regional Hospital
28 miles, N • 3.2 star
Mount Desert Island Hospital
64 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
88 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
181 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
255 miles, W • 1.4 star
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