Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Gardiner, ME is approximately $182,100 and in Rockland, ME it is approximately $195,800 — a difference of $13,700.

Question 2

Is Gardiner, ME or Rockland, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Gardiner, ME or Rockland, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Rockland, ME is more walkable. Gardiner, ME has a Walk Score of 4/100 and Rockland, ME has a Walk Score of 6/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME has higher-rated schools. Gardiner, ME has a school rating of 5.9/10 and Rockland, ME has a rating of 4.2/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Gardiner, ME	Rockland, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$182K ✓ Lower price	$196K
Median Rent	$922 ✓ Lower rent	$948
Median Income	$70K ✓ Higher income	$52K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	4/100	6/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	90 min	35 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	4.2/10
Best for	FamiliesRetireesRemote Workers	Families with young childrenRetirees seeking a peaceful environmentDog owners and nature lovers

Gardiner, ME vs Rockland, ME

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