Alton Town, ME
Living in Alton Town
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute38
Public Transit1
Affordability80
Public Safety96
Airports18
Hospitals77
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
888Population+88 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$136kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$754Median Monthly Rent+$310 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home34%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene66%
LP gas6%
Wood20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alton Town
United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8
Property Crime in Alton Town
United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 3 | 21 |
| Feb | 19 | 3 | 18 |
| Mar | 29 | 3 | 15 |
| Apr | 41 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 23 | 4 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alton Town
Inland Flooding39
Tornado5
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton Town, ME
Stillwater Montessori School
10 miles, SE
Highview Christian Academy
13 miles, W
Bangor Christian Schools
14 miles, S
Penobscot Christian School
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Alton Town, ME
University of Maine
11 miles, SE
Husson University
15 miles, S
Unity College
41 miles, SW
Maine Maritime Academy
45 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton Town, ME
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
15 miles, S
St Joseph Hospital
16 miles, S
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
16 miles, S
Eastern Maine Medical Center
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Alton Town, ME
Bangor International Airport
17 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
123 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
170 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
197 miles, SW