Hallowell, Maine
Among the top 15% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 44% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 85% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 56% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 85% of US places
- top 6% for sales tax
- top 16% for walkability
- bottom 7% for annual snowfall
Hallowell is a small community in Maine with about 2,558 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on airport distance and annual snowfall.
- The median home value in Hallowell is $237k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Hallowell is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Hallowell is $835 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Hallowell has a violent crime rate of 582/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Hallowell average around 70°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.8 in
humid 31%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 34% of US places
Home Value$237k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$835better than 60% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$774better than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.40%better than 29% of US places
Income Tax7.10%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax5.50%better than 94% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.20%better than 20% of US places
Unemployment0.9%better than 76% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.8 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall68.9 inbetter than 7% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 77% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.2better than 72% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 75% of US places
School Quality67.4better than 63% of US places
Violent Crime582/100kbetter than 59% of US places
Property Crime659/100kbetter than 63% of US places
Community
Population2,55868th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age49.577th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0113th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)99.1%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.5%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.4%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability9.4/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance146 mibetter than 19% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.2%better than 50% of US places
Amenities Nearby430.02better than 82% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hallowell an affordable place to live?
- Hallowell is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 34% of comparable areas. Median rent is $835.
- Is Hallowell safe?
- Hallowell is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 582/100k (better than 59%). Property crime is 659/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hallowell?
- Hallowell averages 70°F in July and 21°F in January, with 41.8 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hallowell?
- Public-school quality in Hallowell is above average, scoring better than 63% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.