West Gardiner Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
3,683 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,292 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$232,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$690 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kennebec County
2
Augusta-Waterville Urban 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

Kennebec County
4
Augusta-Waterville Urban Area
4
Maine
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 18
Feb 2 15 22
Mar 4 13 30
Apr 4 2 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 9%

Schools

Helen Thompson School
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Gardiner Regional Middle School
4 miles, SE 1.9 star
Gardiner Area High School
4 miles, E 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Maine at Augusta
9 miles, NE 1.4 star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
9 miles, NE 1.4 star
Bates College
18 miles, W 4.1 star

Hospitals

Maine General Medical Center
10 miles, NE 4.1 star
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
18 miles, W 3.2 star
Central Maine Medical Center
19 miles, W 2.3 star
Mid Coast Hospital
22 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Jetport
45 miles, SW 1.9 star
Bangor International Airport
66 miles, E 1.4 star
Manchester Airport
119 miles, SW 1.4 star