Machias, ME
Living in Machias
Bikeability
6
Walkability
23
Commute
100
Public Transit
7
Affordability
100
Public Safety
77
Airports
18
Hospitals
80
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-194 (2010–19)
48 y
Median Age
+17 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-19% (2010–19)
43%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate39%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household43%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$21k
Median Household Income
-$13k (2010–19)
60%
Above Poverty
-16% (2010–19)
13 mi
Average Commute
78%
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K57%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector48%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office16%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked2%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$99k
Median Home Value
-$1.7k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$274
Median Monthly Rent
-$148 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene53%
LP gas14%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Machias
United States45
Maine15
Washington County10
Property Crime in Machias
United States48
Maine27
Washington County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 4 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Machias
Inland Flooding25
Tornado2
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Machias, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Machias, ME
Washington Academy
5 miles, NE
Graham Lake School
48 miles, W
Kidspeace National Centers of New England
48 miles, W
George Stevens Academy
58 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Machias, ME
University of Maine at Machias
1 miles, NE
College of the Atlantic
42 miles, SW
University of Maine
60 miles, W
Husson University
65 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Machias, ME
Down East Community Hospital
1 miles, N
Calais Regional Hospital
35 miles, N
Mount Desert Island Hospital
42 miles, SW
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
47 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Machias, ME
Bangor International Airport
67 miles, W
Portland International Jetport
158 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
201 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
232 miles, SW