State House District 55, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
8,717 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$257,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$637 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$805 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.2% 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 2 18 18
Feb 2 15 21
Mar 4 13 29
Apr 4 3 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 15 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%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 44%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 8%

Schools

Manchester Elementary School
3 miles, NE 3.7 star
Hall-Dale Elementary School
4 miles, E 2.3 star
Hall-Dale Middle and High School
4 miles, SE 3.2 star
Helen Thompson School
4 miles, SW 1.9 star

Colleges

University of Maine at Augusta
5 miles, E 1.4 star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
6 miles, E 1.4 star
Thomas College
20 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Maine General Medical Center
7 miles, NE 4.1 star
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
20 miles, W 3.2 star
Northern Light Inland Hospital
21 miles, NE 4.1 star
Central Maine Medical Center
21 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Portland International Jetport
49 miles, SW 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
63 miles, E 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
122 miles, SW 1.4 star