Newfield Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,513 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$291,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$930 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

York County
2
Portland-South Portland Metro 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

York County
3
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 19
Feb 3 15 22
Mar 4 14 31
Apr 4 4 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 15 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 22, ME State House District 141, ME
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Schools

Line Elementary
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Shapleigh Memorial School
7 miles, S • 3.7 star
Acton Elementary School
9 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
24 miles, E • 2.3 star
York County Community College
27 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Huggins Hospital
17 miles, W • 5 star
Southern Maine Health Care
22 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
28 miles, E • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
56 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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