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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ellsworth? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      S. K. Whiting Park
      World War II Memorial Park
      Donald Little Park
      Knowlton Park
      Ellsworth Waterfront Park and Marina
      Courthouse Gallery Art Park
      Indian Point Preserve
      Woodlawn Park

      Entertainment

      The Grand Auditorium
      Colonel Black Mansion Museum
      Wild Acadia

      Food & Drink

      Morton's Moo (Ice Cream)
      Finns Irish Pub
      Chummies
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Ellsworth Giant Sub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ellsworth? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Ellsworth.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ellsworth? The cost of living in Ellsworth is 102/100 - which is equal to Maine.
      Ellsworth
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Maine
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ellsworth? Ellsworth crime rates are 2,619, which are 114% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      2,619 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -28%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Ellsworth? The median income in Ellsworth is $60,718 which is 19% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $60,71810% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,72710% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Ellsworth a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Maine Coast Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Ellsworth home prices? Ellsworth home prices are $173,000 - which is 2% lower than Maine
      Median home value
      $173,0006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80515% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Ellsworth have good schools? The Ellsworth graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Ellsworth a good place to live? Ellsworth has an overall rating of 81% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      2 total surveys

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