Old Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
7,439 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,329 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$183,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$698 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$929 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.1% 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 2 19 16
Feb 2 16 19
Mar 4 13 29
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 4 4 36
Dec 4 16 23

Hazards

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. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 8, ME State House District 26, ME
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Schools

Old Town Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Old Town High School
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Leonard Middle School
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

University of Maine
5 miles, S • 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
9 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Beal College
12 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Hospital
10 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Eastern Maine Medical Center
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
119 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
194 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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