This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.
Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.
According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.
Statistic | Winter Harbor | Maine | National |
Average one way commute | 30min | 24min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 79.7% | 78.2% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 7.2% | 10.1% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 8.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 4.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% |