Washington County, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
31,261 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,237 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.3% 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 17
Feb 3 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 3 37
Dec 4 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ME State Senate District 6, ME State House District 10, ME
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Schools

Alexander Elementary
11 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Woodland Elementary School
16 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Woodland Jr-Sr High School
16 miles, NE • 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Maine at Machias
19 miles, S • 1.4 star
Washington County Community College
22 miles, E • 1.4 star
College of the Atlantic
50 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Maine
52 miles, W • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Down East Community Hospital
19 miles, S • 4.1 star
Calais Regional Hospital
22 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mount Desert Island Hospital
50 miles, SW • 4.1 star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
61 miles, W • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
162 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
237 miles, W • 1.4 star