Orrington 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 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,837 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,017 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
1
Bangor Metro Area
1
Maine
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Penobscot County
3
Bangor Metro Area
3
Maine
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) 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 3 19 17
Feb 3 16 21
Mar 4 14 30
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 5 3 37
Dec 4 15 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Center Drive School
4 miles, N · 2.8star
Reeds Brook Middle School
5 miles, NW · 3.2star
George B Weatherbee School
5 miles, NW · 3.7star
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Colleges

Beal College
7 miles, N · 1star
Eastern Maine Community College
10 miles, NE · 1.9star
University of Maine
15 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Eastern Maine Medical Center
8 miles, NE · 2.3star
St Joseph Hospital
9 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
9 miles, N · 1.4star
Portland International Jetport
105 miles, W · 1.9star
Manchester Airport
180 miles, W · 1.4star
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