Palermo 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 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
1,420 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,344 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$769 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 17
Feb 3 16 21
Mar 4 14 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 3 36
Dec 4 16 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

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 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 9%

Schools

Palermo Consolidated School
2 miles, W 3.2 star
China Primary School
6 miles, NW 2.3 star
China Middle School
6 miles, NW 1.9 star
Walker Memorial School
6 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Thomas College
15 miles, NW 1.9 star
Unity College
15 miles, NE 1.9 star
Kennebec Valley Community College
16 miles, N 1.4 star
Colby College
16 miles, N 3.7 star

Hospitals

Northern Light Inland Hospital
15 miles, NW 4.1 star
Maine General Medical Center
18 miles, W 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
22 miles, E 4.1 star
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
24 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
41 miles, E 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
68 miles, SW 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
142 miles, W 1.4 star