Rockport Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,663 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,169 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$415,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$893 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$900 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox 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

Knox County
3
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 19
Feb 2 14 22
Mar 4 13 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 14 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 12, ME State House District 41, ME
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Schools

Camden-Rockport Elementary School
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Camden Hills Regional HS
1 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy
21 miles, NE • 5 star
Unity College
32 miles, N • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
36 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Penobscot Bay Medical Center
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
18 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Lincolnhealth
24 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
46 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
70 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
145 miles, W • 1.4 star
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