Whiting Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
536 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,586 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$181,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$545 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.5% 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 19 18
Feb 3 15 22
Mar 4 15 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 5 15 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% 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 51%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Whiting Village School
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Bay Ridge Elementary
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Elm Street School-East Machias
7 miles, W • 1.9 star
Washington Academy
7 miles, W • 5 star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Machias
11 miles, W • 1.4 star
Washington County Community College
28 miles, NE • 1.4 star
College of the Atlantic
54 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Maine
70 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Down East Community Hospital
11 miles, W • 4.1 star
Calais Regional Hospital
29 miles, N • 3.2 star
Mount Desert Island Hospital
53 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
77 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Jetport
170 miles, W • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
244 miles, W • 1.4 star
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