Newburgh 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 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
1,491 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,393 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$462 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$840 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
1
Bangor Metro Area
1
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
3
Bangor Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 20 18
Feb 3 17 21
Mar 3 14 30
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 3 37
Dec 4 17 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 8%

Schools

Etna-Dixmont School
5 miles, NW 2.3 star
Monroe Elementary School
6 miles, SW 3.2 star
Carmel Elementary School
7 miles, N 1.4 star

Colleges

Beal College
12 miles, E 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
16 miles, E 1.9 star
Unity College
17 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

St Joseph Hospital
14 miles, E 3.2 star
Eastern Maine Medical Center
15 miles, E 2.3 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
12 miles, E 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
97 miles, SW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
172 miles, W 1.4 star