Dexter, ME
Living in Dexter
Bikeability
13
Walkability
46
Commute
33
Public Transit
15
Affordability
100
Public Safety
96
Airports
16
Hospitals
80
Colleges
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
4
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.1k
Population
+303 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate51%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$38k
Median Household Income
+$8.3k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office28%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$96k
Median Home Value
-$18k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$500
Median Monthly Rent
+$70 (2010–19)
42%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene66%
LP gas9%
Utility gas4%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dexter
United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8
Property Crime in Dexter
United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 3 | 21 |
| Feb | 18 | 3 | 17 |
| Mar | 28 | 3 | 14 |
| Apr | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 4 | 5 |
| Dec | 22 | 4 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dexter
Inland Flooding49
Tornado6
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dexter, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dexter, ME
Hartland Christian School
12 miles, SW
Foxcroft Academy
12 miles, N
Highview Christian Academy
13 miles, E
Nfi-Stetson Ranch School
14 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Dexter, ME
Husson University
28 miles, SE
Unity College
29 miles, S
University of Maine
32 miles, E
Colby College
36 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dexter, ME
Mayo Regional Hospital
12 miles, N
Sebasticook Valley Health
16 miles, S
Redington Fairview General Hospital
27 miles, SW
St Joseph Hospital
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Dexter, ME
Bangor International Airport
27 miles, SE
Portland International Jetport
107 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
154 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
179 miles, SW