Van Buren, ME
Living in Van Buren
Bikeability
15
Walkability
50
Commute
75
Public Transit
18
Affordability
100
Public Safety
86
Airports
13
Hospitals
63
Colleges
5
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
-606 (2010–19)
55 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
46%
Family Households
-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$28k
Median Household Income
+$6.2k (2010–19)
65%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office23%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$74k
Median Home Value
-$300 (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$448
Median Monthly Rent
+$177 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene75%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Van Buren
United States45
Maine15
Aroostook County14
Property Crime in Van Buren
United States48
Maine27
Aroostook County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 3 | 22 |
| Feb | 11 | 2 | 19 |
| Mar | 22 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Dec | 17 | 3 | 21 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Van Buren
Inland Flooding36
Tornado8
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Van Buren, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Van Buren, ME
Opportunity Training Center
33 miles, S
Carleton Project
72 miles, S
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
72 miles, S
Lee Academy
126 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Van Buren, ME
University of Maine at Fort Kent
31 miles, W
University of Maine at Presque Isle
34 miles, S
University of Maine
161 miles, S
Husson University
167 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Van Buren, ME
Cary Medical Center
20 miles, S
Northern Maine Medical Center
31 miles, W
Ar Gould Hospital
34 miles, S
Houlton Regional Hospital
72 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Van Buren, ME
Bangor International Airport
168 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
269 miles, SW
Burlington International Airport
312 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
315 miles, SW