Cranberry Isles Town, ME
Livability
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Bikeability
5/10
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Walkability
6/10
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Transit
6/10
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Commute
8/10
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Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
4/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
- directions_run Walkability
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Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
- 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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Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
- 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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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- 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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Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- 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
187
332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
57.8%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$69,750
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.2%
88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$402,400
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$592
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$850
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.7%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Hancock 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
Hancock County
2
Maine
3
United States
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (51%) (43%) 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 | 18 | 19 |
| Feb | 2 | 16 | 22 |
| Mar | 4 | 13 | 31 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | 43 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 54 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 62 |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 68 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 67 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 47 |
| Nov | 5 | 2 | 38 |
| Dec | 4 | 15 | 26 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Cranberry Isles School
2 miles, W
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Mt Desert Elementary School
4 miles, NW
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Pemetic Elementary School
5 miles, NW
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Tremont Consolidated School
6 miles, W
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Colleges
College of the Atlantic
9 miles, NE
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Maine Maritime Academy
30 miles, NW
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Beal College
46 miles, N
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Eastern Maine Community College
47 miles, N
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Hospitals
Mount Desert Island Hospital
9 miles, NE
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Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NW
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Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
22 miles, N
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Waldo County General Hospital
39 miles, NW
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Airports
Bangor International Airport
48 miles, N
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Portland International Jetport
112 miles, W
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Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
153 miles, W
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Manchester Airport
185 miles, W
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