Washington Town, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,618 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,036 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$633 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox 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

Knox County
3
Maine
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (44%) 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 18 18
Feb 3 16 22
Mar 4 14 30
Apr 4 3 43
May 4 0 54
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 15 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Prescott Memorial School
1 miles, E · 2.8star
Jefferson Village School
5 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Purdue University Global-Augusta
20 miles, NW · 1.4star
University of Maine at Augusta
21 miles, NW · 1.4star
Thomas College
23 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Penobscot Bay Medical Center
17 miles, SE · 4.1star
Lincolnhealth
18 miles, SW · 4.1star
Maine General Medical Center
21 miles, NW · 4.1star
Waldo County General Hospital
22 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
47 miles, NE · 1.4star
Portland International Jetport
62 miles, W · 1.9star
Manchester Airport
137 miles, W · 1.4star
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