State House District 42, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
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
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
8,579 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,524 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$248,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$667 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$930 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.2% 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 19
Feb 3 15 23
Mar 4 12 31
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 14 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Vinalhaven School
12 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Owls Head Central School
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy
35 miles, NE • 5 star
College of the Atlantic
48 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Bowdoin College
54 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Penobscot Bay Medical Center
21 miles, N • 4.1 star
Lincolnhealth
34 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Waldo County General Hospital
37 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
64 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
74 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
144 miles, W • 1.4 star
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