Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Gardiner, ME is approximately $182,100 and in Old Town, ME it is approximately $165,200 — a difference of $16,900.

Question 2

Is Gardiner, ME or Old Town, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME is more walkable. Gardiner, ME has a Walk Score of 4/100 and Old Town, ME has a Walk Score of 2/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Gardiner, ME	Old Town, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$182K	$165K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$922	$888 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$70K ✓ Higher income	$47K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	4/100 ✓ More walkable	2/100
Transit Score	1/100	1/100
Bike Score	1/100	1/100
Commute	90 min	45 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.9/10 ✓ Better schools	4.7/10
Best for	FamiliesRetireesRemote Workers	Families seeking a safe, small‑town school environmentRetirees who don’t need a car for daily errandsFirst‑time home buyers on a budget

Gardiner, ME vs Old Town, ME

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