Penobscot County, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
153,571 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,248 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$193,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$550 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$911 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bangor Metro Area
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

Bangor Metro Area
3
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 15
Feb 2 16 19
Mar 3 14 29
Apr 4 4 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 4 3 35
Dec 3 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 (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 2, ME State House District 29, ME
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Schools

Mattanawcook Academy
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Ella P Burr School
8 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Mattanawcook Jr High School
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Maine
35 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Eastern Maine Community College
40 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Husson University
41 miles, SW
Beal College
43 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Penobscot Valley Hospital
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Millinocket Regional Hospital
17 miles, N • 4.1 star
Mayo Regional Hospital
32 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
42 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
146 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
219 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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