State Senate District 6, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
41,727 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,864 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$507 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$628 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 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 19 18
Feb 2 16 21
Mar 3 15 30
Apr 4 4 41
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State House District 18, ME
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Schools

Alexander Elementary
18 miles, E • 3.2 star
Machias Memorial High School
20 miles, S • 2.8 star
Rose M Gaffney School
20 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Machias
21 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Washington County Community College
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
College of the Atlantic
43 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Maine
45 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Down East Community Hospital
20 miles, S • 4.1 star
Calais Regional Hospital
30 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mount Desert Island Hospital
43 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
53 miles, W • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
154 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
229 miles, W • 1.4 star
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