Orono, ME

Living in Orono

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Bikeability 62
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Walkability 92
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 52
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Schools 61
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Residents

9.5k Population +599 (2010–19)
22  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
62% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years68%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate11%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree36%

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone27%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
55% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector45%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Sales and office18%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked17%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$173k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$829 Median Monthly Rent +$104 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas11%
Utility gas23%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Orono

United States45
Maine15
Bangor Metro Area8
Penobscot County8

Property Crime in Orono

United States48
Maine27
Bangor Metro Area34
Penobscot County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 3 19
Feb 20 3 16
Mar 30 4 13
Apr 42 4 4
May 54 4 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 4 0
Nov 36 4 4
Dec 24 4 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Orono

Inland Flooding31
Tornado4
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Orono, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Orono, ME

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Colleges

Colleges near Orono, ME

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University of Maine
2 miles, NE
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Husson University
6 miles, SW
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Unity College
37 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Orono, ME

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St Joseph Hospital
6 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Orono, ME

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Manchester Airport
192 miles, SW