West Bath Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
2,165 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$113,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$369,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$674 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,000 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sagadahoc County
1
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
2
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sagadahoc County
2
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 19 21
Feb 3 15 24
Mar 4 14 32
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 5 2 38
Dec 4 14 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, ME State Senate District 24, ME State House District 49, ME
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Schools

Fisher-Mitchell School
3 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Hyde School
3 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Bowdoin College
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Purdue University Global-Lewiston
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bates College
24 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Maine College of Health Professions
24 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mid Coast Hospital
3 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lincolnhealth
20 miles, E • 4.1 star
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Central Maine Medical Center
24 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
27 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
82 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
102 miles, W • 1.4 star
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