Wells Town, ME

Living in Wells Town

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 33
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 61
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Schools 66
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Residents

10k Population +702 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$3.7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$288k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$776 Median Monthly Rent +$5 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene61%
LP gas20%
Utility gas2%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wells Town

United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
York County16

Property Crime in Wells Town

United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
York County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 16
Feb 26 3 12
Mar 34 4 11
Apr 45 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 39 5 2
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells Town

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding33
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding35
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wells Town, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wells Town, ME

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The New School
7 miles, NE
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Cocoons
7 miles, NE
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School Around Us
10 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Wells Town, ME

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Maine College of Art
30 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wells Town, ME

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York Hospital
12 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Wells Town, ME

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Manchester Airport
48 miles, SW