State House District 17, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
8,532 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,459 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$248,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$819 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4% 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 18
Feb 2 16 21
Mar 4 14 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 4 2 37
Dec 4 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 7%

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Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 7, ME
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Schools

Bucksport Middle School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Miles Lane School
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bucksport High School
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy
13 miles, SW • 5 star
Beal College
16 miles, N • 1 star
Eastern Maine Community College
18 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Eastern Maine Medical Center
17 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
18 miles, N • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
102 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
177 miles, W • 1.4 star
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