Monroe 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 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,034 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,409 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$731 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Waldo 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

Waldo County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 18
Feb 3 18 21
Mar 4 14 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 17 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 11, ME State House District 38, ME
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Schools

Monroe Elementary School
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Morse Memorial School
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
Kermit S Nickerson School
6 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Unity College
14 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Beal College
19 miles, E • 1 star
Maine Maritime Academy
19 miles, S • 5 star
Husson University
21 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Waldo County General Hospital
13 miles, S • 4.1 star
Sebasticook Valley Health
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
St Joseph Hospital
21 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Eastern Maine Medical Center
21 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
18 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
90 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
165 miles, W • 1.4 star
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