Monmouth Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
4,138 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,778 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$261,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$558 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$880 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kennebec County
2
Augusta-Waterville Urban 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

Kennebec County
4
Augusta-Waterville Urban Area
4
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 18
Feb 3 15 21
Mar 4 13 30
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 14 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 8%

Schools

Monmouth Academy
2 miles, N 3.2 star
Monmouth Middle School
2 miles, NW 1.4 star
Henry L Cottrell School
2 miles, N 2.8 star
Winthrop High School
5 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

Bates College
13 miles, W 4.1 star
Central Maine Community College
13 miles, W 1.9 star
University of Maine at Augusta
13 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

St Mary's Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SW 3.2 star
Central Maine Medical Center
14 miles, W 2.3 star
Maine General Medical Center
14 miles, E 4.1 star
Mid Coast Hospital
24 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Jetport
43 miles, SW 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
71 miles, E 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
115 miles, SW 1.4 star