Question 1

Is Ellsworth, ME or Gardiner, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Ellsworth, ME is approximately $213,200 and in Gardiner, ME it is approximately $182,100 — a difference of $31,100.

Question 2

Is Ellsworth, ME or Gardiner, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME scores higher on safety. Ellsworth, ME has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Gardiner, ME has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Ellsworth, ME or Gardiner, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME is more walkable. Ellsworth, ME has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Gardiner, ME has a Walk Score of 4/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Ellsworth, ME or Gardiner, ME?

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME has higher-rated schools. Ellsworth, ME has a school rating of 4.7/10 and Gardiner, ME has a rating of 5.9/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Ellsworth, ME or Gardiner, ME?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Ellsworth, ME	Gardiner, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$213K	$182K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$931	$922 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$65K	$70K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	4/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100 ✓ Better transit	1/100
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	90 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	4.7/10	5.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	small-town feelaffordable housingfamily-friendly environment	FamiliesRetireesRemote Workers

Ellsworth, ME vs Gardiner, ME

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