Albion 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 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,358 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,356 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$207,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$507 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.4% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 19 18
Feb 3 17 21
Mar 4 15 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 17 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Albion Elementary School
2 miles, NE · 2.8star
China Primary School
6 miles, SW · 2.3star
China Middle School
6 miles, SW · 1.9star
Palermo Consolidated School
8 miles, SW · 3.2star

Colleges

Unity College
9 miles, NE · 1.9star
Kennebec Valley Community College
10 miles, NW · 1.4star
Thomas College
11 miles, NW · 1.9star
Colby College
11 miles, NW · 3.7star

Hospitals

Northern Light Inland Hospital
11 miles, NW · 4.1star
Maine General Medical Center
20 miles, W · 4.1star
Sebasticook Valley Health
20 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports

Bangor International Airport
37 miles, E · 1.4star
Portland International Jetport
73 miles, SW · 1.9star
Manchester Airport
147 miles, SW · 1.4star