Wales Town, ME

Living in Wales Town

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 58
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Schools 10
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Residents

1.8k Population -65 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
96% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K24%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office18%
Service9%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$185k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$932 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene79%
LP gas3%
Utility gas<1%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wales Town

United States45
Maine15
Lewiston Metro Area18
Androscoggin County18

Property Crime in Wales Town

United States48
Maine27
Lewiston Metro Area35
Androscoggin County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 3 18
Feb 22 3 16
Mar 31 4 13
Apr 43 4 3
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 67 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 37 5 2
Dec 26 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wales Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wales Town, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wales Town, ME

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Colleges

Colleges near Wales Town, ME

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Bates College
8 miles, SW
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Bowdoin College
18 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wales Town, ME

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Mid Coast Hospital
19 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Wales Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
109 miles, SW