Eastport, ME
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
9/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- 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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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- 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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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
1,230
332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.9 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6%
64% (US)
College-Educated
37.9%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$46,205
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.5%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$148,200
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$596
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$524
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.0%
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
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (47%) (48%) 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 | 18 |
| Feb | 3 | 15 | 21 |
| 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 | 25 |
Hazards
Coastal Flood Risk
Inland Flood Risk
Schools
Eastport Elementary School
<1 miles, SE
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Shead High School
1 miles, SE
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Lubec Consolidated School
4 miles, S
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Perry Elementary School
8 miles, N
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Colleges
Washington County Community College
21 miles, N
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University of Maine at Machias
26 miles, W
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College of the Atlantic
69 miles, W
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University of Maine
81 miles, NW
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Hospitals
Calais Regional Hospital
23 miles, N
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Down East Community Hospital
27 miles, W
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Mount Desert Island Hospital
69 miles, W
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Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
74 miles, W
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Airports
Bangor International Airport
89 miles, W
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Portland International Jetport
185 miles, W
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Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
228 miles, W
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Manchester Airport
259 miles, W
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