Bristol Town, ME
Livability
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Bikeability
3/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
8/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
7/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
2,898
332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.4 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.8%
64% (US)
College-Educated
51.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$91,250
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1%
88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$381,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$756
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$848
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Lincoln County
2
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
Lincoln County
2
Maine
3
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.
Liberal (50%) (45%) ConservativeClimate
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 | 4 | 19 | 21 |
| Feb | 3 | 14 | 24 |
| Mar | 4 | 14 | 32 |
| Apr | 4 | 3 | 43 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 62 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 67 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 66 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 48 |
| Nov | 5 | 2 | 38 |
| Dec | 4 | 13 | 28 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Bristol Consolidated School
2 miles, NW
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South Bristol Elementary School
5 miles, W
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Boothbay Region High School
8 miles, W
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Boothbay Region Elem School
8 miles, W
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Colleges
Bowdoin College
24 miles, NW
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Capilo School of Hair Design
33 miles, N
University of Maine at Augusta
35 miles, N
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Purdue University Global-Augusta
35 miles, N
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Hospitals
Lincolnhealth
10 miles, N
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Mid Coast Hospital
21 miles, NW
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Penobscot Bay Medical Center
26 miles, E
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Maine General Medical Center
36 miles, N
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Airports
Portland International Jetport
45 miles, W
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Bangor International Airport
71 miles, NE
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Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
88 miles, W
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Manchester Airport
119 miles, W
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