Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Bell the Cat
Coffee Shop
Belfast Co-op and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Waterfall Arts
Theatre Arts
Belfast Historical Society
Museum
Colonial Theater
Cinema
Parent Gallery
Art Gallery
Belfast Maskers
Theatre Arts
Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad
Attraction
Food and Drink (10) F
sweetFrog
Sweets
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Vinolio
Deli
Daily Soup
Fast Food
Rollie's
Bar
Chocolate Drop Candy Shoppe
Sweets
Let Them Eat Cake
Sweets
Perry's Nut House
Sweets
Country Rose
Bar
Fitness (4) F
YMCA
Community Centre
American Legion Hall Post #43
Community Centre
The Crosby Center
Community Centre
Wentworth Event Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Moonbat City Baking Company
Bakery
Chase's Daily
Bakery
Eat More Cheese
Cheese
SueCakes
Bakery
Belfast Co-op and Cafe
Grocery Store
Parks (5) F
Mimi's World
Playground
Wales Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Steamboat Landing
Park
Belfast City Park
Park
Shops (42) A+
Goodwill Store: Belfast
Clothing
Loyal Biscuit Co.
Pets
Reny's Department Store
Department Store
Green with Envy Salon
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
EBS Building Supplies, Inc.
Home Improvement
Family Pet Store
Pets
Ocean State Job Lot
Department Store
Mid-Coast Tech
Electronics
Belfast Variety
Discount Store
IM Wireless
Electronics
Unique of Boston
Beauty
Macleod Furniture Inc
Furniture
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Heavenly Bean Bags
Furniture
Ambiance
Furniture
Belfast Bay Shade Company
Interior Decoration
Side Country Sports
Bicycle
Belfast Barber Shop
Hairdresser
City Drawers
Clothing
Old Professor's Bookshop
Books
Glow Salon
Beauty
Conklin's Mercantile
Houseware
Left Bank Books
Books
Colburn Shoe Store
Shoes
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Belfast.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
D-
Concord Bus Lines Belfast
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Belfast is 104/100 - which is 2% higher than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B
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crime A+

Belfast crime rates are 625 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Maine
Property Crime
611 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
14 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment B-

The median income in Belfast is $62,720 - which is 23% higher than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$62,720
C-
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Belfast Fire Department
Fire Station
Belfast Family Planning
Clinic
Waldo County Sheriff Department
Police
Belfast Police Department
Police
Waldo County General Hospital
Hospital
Waldo Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing B+

Belfast home prices are $184,100 - which is 5% higher than Maine
Home Price
$184,100
B
Home Appreciation Rate
-14%
F
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools D+

The Belfast graduation rate is 88% - which is 1% higher than Maine
School Test Scores
39%
F
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (3) F
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Troy A Howard Middle School
East Belfast School
Edna Drinkwater School
High Schools (1) F
Belfast Area High School
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ratings A+

Belfast has an overall rating of 94% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes
A-
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Progressive Town, Proud of It's Local Sustainable Living 5 rating By Hikerdudette ( Feb 10, 2014) Belfast has over 20 local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farmers! Want to be closely involved in how your town is run and where your food comes from? This town is for you! The setting could not be more beautiful, as it is right at the top of Penobscot Bay in Midcoast Maine ...Read More . It's history is long and colorful, it's people totally dedicated to local food, local shopping and a sustainable way of life. It gets a few tourist, but not so many that the town is over run. The harbor is lovely and has good support for sailing and fishing. The best lobsters on the coast are in Belfast and it is the home of Lobster Ale, a great red ale produced by Belfast Bay Brewing Co. There's a great independent theater, The Colonial still running downtown, marvelous food co-op with local seafood, meats and vegetables.

I'd say that Belfast is like a little Boulder, CO only in New England on the coast. Lovely, lovely town.

Chases Daily, a local vegetarian restaurant says it all about the flavor of Belfast. http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2008/09/17/from_family_farm_to_family_restaurant/ Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Belfast? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mimi's World
      Wales Park
      Heritage Park
      Steamboat Landing
      Belfast City Park

      Entertainment

      Waterfall Arts
      Belfast Historical Society
      Colonial Theater
      Parent Gallery
      Belfast Maskers
      Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad

      Food & Drink

      sweetFrog
      DQ Grill & Chill
      McDonald's
      Vinolio
      Daily Soup
      Rollie's
      Chocolate Drop Candy Shoppe
      Let Them Eat Cake

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Belfast? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Belfast.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Belfast a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Waldo County General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors