Machias, ME
Living in Machias
Bikeability42
Walkability82
Commute100
Public Transit46
Affordability100
Public Safety80
Airports18
Hospitals80
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation-383 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
50%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income-$6k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector42%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office11%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation1%
Walked9%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value-$6.3k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$451Median Monthly Rent+$8 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene59%
LP gas13%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Machias
United States45
Maine15
Washington County10
Property Crime in Machias
United States48
Maine27
Washington County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Machias
Inland Flooding25
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Machias, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Machias, ME
Washington Academy
4 miles, NE
Graham Lake School
49 miles, W
Kidspeace National Centers of New England
49 miles, W
George Stevens Academy
60 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Machias, ME
University of Maine at Machias
1 miles, NW
College of the Atlantic
44 miles, SW
University of Maine
62 miles, W
Husson University
67 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Machias, ME
Down East Community Hospital
2 miles, NW
Calais Regional Hospital
35 miles, N
Mount Desert Island Hospital
43 miles, SW
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
49 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Machias, ME
Bangor International Airport
68 miles, W
Portland International Jetport
159 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
202 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
233 miles, SW