Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ellsworth, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Ellsworth, ME is approximately $213,200 and in Yarmouth, ME it is approximately $539,100 — a difference of $325,900.

Question 2

Is Ellsworth, ME or Yarmouth, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Ellsworth, ME or Yarmouth, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Yarmouth, ME is more walkable. Ellsworth, ME has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Yarmouth, ME has a Walk Score of 13/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Ellsworth, ME has higher-rated schools. Ellsworth, ME has a school rating of 4.7/10 and Yarmouth, ME has a rating of 4.5/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Ellsworth, ME	Yarmouth, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$213K ✓ Lower price	$539K
Median Rent	$931 ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$65K	$108K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	13/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	10/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
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 ✓ Better schools	4.5/10
Best for	small-town feelaffordable housingfamily-friendly environment	suburban families looking for a quiet coastal environmentremote workers who can manage high costsseniors seeking a peaceful setting

Ellsworth, ME vs Yarmouth, ME

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