Wesley Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
154 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$330 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$608 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 4 22 16
Feb 3 17 20
Mar 4 16 29
Apr 4 5 41
May 4 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 5 4 36
Dec 4 18 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% 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 58%
Hillary Clinton 35%
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
14 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Machias Memorial High School
16 miles, S • 2.8 star
Rose M Gaffney School
16 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Machias
17 miles, S • 1.4 star
Washington County Community College
26 miles, E • 1.4 star
College of the Atlantic
46 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Maine
50 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Down East Community Hospital
16 miles, S • 4.1 star
Calais Regional Hospital
26 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mount Desert Island Hospital
46 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
59 miles, W • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
159 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
233 miles, W • 1.4 star
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