Vanceboro, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
158 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$358 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$211 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington County
1
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

Washington County
2
Maine
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 22 14
Feb 3 20 18
Mar 3 19 26
Apr 4 6 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 5 5 35
Dec 4 18 22

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 7%

Schools

East Range II CSD School
17 miles, W 3.2 star
East Grand School
22 miles, NW 3.2 star
Princeton Elementary School
25 miles, SW 2.3 star
Calais Elementary School
28 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Washington County Community College
29 miles, S 1.4 star
University of Maine at Machias
59 miles, SW 1.4 star
University of Maine
76 miles, W 2.3 star
University of Maine at Presque Isle
81 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Calais Regional Hospital
28 miles, S 3.2 star
Houlton Regional Hospital
44 miles, N 4.1 star
Penobscot Valley Hospital
55 miles, W 4.1 star
Down East Community Hospital
59 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
86 miles, W 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
194 miles, W 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
269 miles, W 1.4 star