Question 1

Is Ellsworth, ME or Old Town, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Ellsworth, ME is approximately $213,200 and in Old Town, ME it is approximately $165,200 — a difference of $48,000.

Question 2

Is Ellsworth, ME or Old Town, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Ellsworth, ME or Old Town, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME is more walkable. Ellsworth, ME has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Old Town, ME has a Walk Score of 2/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Ellsworth, ME or Old Town, ME?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Should I live in Ellsworth, ME or Old Town, ME?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Ellsworth, ME	Old Town, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$213K	$165K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$931	$888 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$65K ✓ Higher income	$47K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	2/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100 ✓ Better transit	1/100
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	45 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	4.7/10	4.7/10
Best for	small-town feelaffordable housingfamily-friendly environment	Families seeking a safe, small‑town school environmentRetirees who don’t need a car for daily errandsFirst‑time home buyers on a budget

Ellsworth, ME vs Old Town, ME

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