Machias, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
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
1,395 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,047 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$778 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$521 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.4% 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 17 19
Feb 3 14 22
Mar 4 14 30
Apr 4 4 41
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 2 38
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 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 6, ME State House District 11, ME
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Schools

Machias Memorial High School
1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Rose M Gaffney School
1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Fort O'Brien School
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Machias
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Washington County Community College
34 miles, NE • 1.4 star
College of the Atlantic
42 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Maine
60 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Down East Community Hospital
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Calais Regional Hospital
35 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mount Desert Island Hospital
42 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
67 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
158 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
232 miles, W • 1.4 star
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