Manchester Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,464 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
48.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,453 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$284,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$908 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$949 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (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 2 18 18
Feb 2 16 21
Mar 4 14 30
Apr 4 2 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 5 0 47
Nov 5 2 37
Dec 4 15 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Manchester Elementary School
1 miles, SW · 3.7star
Sylvio J Gilbert School
4 miles, SE · 1.4star
Lincoln School
4 miles, SE · 2.3star
Readfield Elementary School
4 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Augusta
3 miles, SE · 1.4star
Purdue University Global-Augusta
4 miles, SE · 1.4star
Thomas College
16 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Maine General Medical Center
4 miles, E · 4.1star
Northern Light Inland Hospital
17 miles, NE · 4.1star
Central Maine Medical Center
24 miles, W · 2.3star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
53 miles, SW · 1.9star
Bangor International Airport
60 miles, E · 1.4star
Manchester Airport
125 miles, SW · 1.4star
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