State House District 144, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
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
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
9,264 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,709 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$309,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,122 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 20
Feb 3 13 23
Mar 4 12 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 13 27

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 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 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

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Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 33, ME
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Schools

Lebanon Elementary Schools
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Maplestone
4 miles, N • 1 star
Acton Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Milton Elementary School
5 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
15 miles, S • 1 star
York County Community College
19 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Frisbie Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
16 miles, S • 5 star
Huggins Hospital
17 miles, NW • 5 star
Southern Maine Health Care
21 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
33 miles, E • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
44 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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