Princeton Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
767 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,935 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$364 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.3% 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 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (46%) 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 4 23 17
Feb 3 20 20
Mar 4 19 29
Apr 4 6 41
May 4 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 5 5 36
Dec 4 20 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Alexander Elementary
4 miles, S · 3.2star
Princeton Elementary School
5 miles, N · 2.3star
Woodland Elementary School
6 miles, E · 1.9star
Woodland Jr-Sr High School
6 miles, E · 2.8star
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Colleges

University of Maine at Machias
30 miles, S · 1.4star
University of Maine
58 miles, W · 2.3star
College of the Atlantic
62 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Calais Regional Hospital
13 miles, E · 3.2star
Down East Community Hospital
30 miles, S · 4.1star
Penobscot Valley Hospital
50 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
68 miles, W · 1.4star
Portland International Jetport
172 miles, W · 1.9star
Manchester Airport
247 miles, W · 1.4star
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