Machias 60 Average
Machias Livability #112 ranked city in Maine#18,124 ranked city in the USARanks better than 38% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Machias

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.

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.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • 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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      Machias transportation information

      Statistic Machias Maine National
      Average one way commute9min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work64.6%78.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool12.5%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk10.9%4.0%2.8%
      Working from home10.7%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Machias, ME data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).