Damariscotta 58 Below average
Damariscotta Livability #120 ranked city in Maine#20,912 ranked city in the USARanks better than 28% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Damariscotta

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Damariscotta transportation information

      Statistic Damariscotta Maine National
      Average one way commute26min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work69.3%78.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.2%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.3%0.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk8.6%4.0%2.8%
      Working from home7.3%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Damariscotta, ME data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).