Mechanic Falls 67 Good
Mechanic Falls Livability #78 ranked city in Maine#9,245 ranked city in the USARanks better than 68% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Mechanic Falls

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Schools

    Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.

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      Mechanic Falls transportation information

      Statistic Mechanic Falls Maine National
      Average one way commute25min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.5%78.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.3%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.6%4.0%2.8%
      Working from home4.0%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Mechanic Falls, ME data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).