Cumberland Town, ME
Livability
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Bikeability
2/10
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Walkability
2/10
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Transit
2/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
3/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
6/10
accessibility
Hospitals
6/10
- 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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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- 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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Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
- 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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Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
- 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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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
8,546
332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.8 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.1%
64% (US)
College-Educated
71.0%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$154,375
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0%
88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$554,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,008
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,595
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.5%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Cumberland County
2
Portland-South Portland Metro 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
Cumberland County
3
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
3
Maine
3
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.
Liberal (60%) (35%) 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 | 20 | 19 |
| Feb | 3 | 14 | 23 |
| Mar | 4 | 14 | 31 |
| Apr | 5 | 4 | 43 |
| May | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 63 |
| Jul | 4 | 0 | 68 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 67 |
| Sep | 4 | 0 | 59 |
| Oct | 5 | 0 | 47 |
| Nov | 5 | 2 | 37 |
| Dec | 4 | 14 | 26 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Mabel I Wilson School
<1 miles, N
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Greely Middle School 4-5
<1 miles, N
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Greely Middle School
<1 miles, N
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Greely High School
<1 miles, N
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Colleges
Empire Beauty School-Maine
8 miles, SW
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Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook
9 miles, SW
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University of Southern Maine
9 miles, SW
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Maine College of Art
9 miles, SW
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Hospitals
Maine Medical Center
9 miles, SW
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Northern Light Mercy Hospital
9 miles, SW
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Spring Harbor Hospital
10 miles, SW
Mid Coast Hospital
20 miles, E
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Airports
Portland International Jetport
10 miles, SW
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Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
57 miles, SW
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Manchester Airport
84 miles, W
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Bangor International Airport
100 miles, NE
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