Wiscasset 70 Good
Wiscasset Livability #57 ranked city in Maine#7,275 ranked city in the USARanks better than 75% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Wiscasset

PROS
  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Wiscasset transportation information

      Statistic Wiscasset Maine National
      Average one way commute15min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.9%78.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.2%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.1%4.0%2.8%
      Working from home6.8%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Wiscasset, ME data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).