Belfast, ME
Living in Belfast
Bikeability16
Walkability52
Commute90
Public Transit19
Affordability75
Public Safety92
Airports23
Hospitals81
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.7kPopulation-3 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
47%College-Educated+22% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate21%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Military1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$190kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$736Median Monthly Rent+$198 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene67%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Belfast
United States45
Maine15
Waldo County6
Property Crime in Belfast
United States48
Maine27
Waldo County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 43 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Belfast
Inland Flooding21
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Belfast, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Belfast, ME
Ironwood (Ntlp)
9 miles, W
Watershed School
15 miles, S
Children's House Montessori School
15 miles, S
Reach School
15 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Belfast, ME
Maine Maritime Academy
11 miles, E
Unity College
19 miles, NW
Husson University
30 miles, N
Thomas College
32 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Belfast, ME
Waldo County General Hospital
2 miles, SE
Penobscot Bay Medical Center
20 miles, S
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E
St Joseph Hospital
30 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Belfast, ME
Bangor International Airport
28 miles, N
Portland International Jetport
83 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
129 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
159 miles, SW