State House District 53, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
8,918 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,309 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$187,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$543 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$826 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.4% 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 3 15 21
Mar 4 13 30
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 14 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 7%

Schools

Dresden Elementary School
2 miles, SW 2.8 star
River View Community School
2 miles, NW 2.3 star
Pittston Consolidated School
5 miles, N 2.3 star

Colleges

University of Maine at Augusta
13 miles, N 1.4 star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
14 miles, N 1.4 star
Bowdoin College
21 miles, SW 4.1 star

Hospitals

Lincolnhealth
13 miles, SE 4.1 star
Maine General Medical Center
15 miles, N 4.1 star
Mid Coast Hospital
19 miles, SW 3.2 star
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
24 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Jetport
46 miles, SW 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
63 miles, NE 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
120 miles, W 1.4 star