Orono, ME
Living in Orono
Bikeability62
Walkability92
Commute97
Public Transit55
Affordability76
Public Safety90
Airports19
Hospitals76
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools61
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.5kPopulation+599 (2010–19)
22 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
62%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
39%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years68%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate11%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree36%
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone27%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
55%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector45%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office18%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked17%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$829Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas11%
Utility gas23%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Orono
United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8
Property Crime in Orono
United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Feb | 20 | 3 | 16 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 13 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 24 | 4 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Orono
Inland Flooding31
Tornado4
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Orono, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Orono, ME
Stillwater Montessori School
2 miles, N
Bangor Montessori School
6 miles, SW
Bangor Christian Schools
6 miles, W
All Saints Catholic School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Orono, ME
University of Maine
2 miles, NE
Husson University
6 miles, SW
Maine Maritime Academy
34 miles, S
Unity College
37 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Orono, ME
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
5 miles, SW
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
5 miles, SW
Eastern Maine Medical Center
6 miles, SW
St Joseph Hospital
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Orono, ME
Bangor International Airport
8 miles, SW
Portland International Jetport
117 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
164 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
192 miles, SW