Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Gardiner, ME is approximately $182,100 and in Yarmouth, ME it is approximately $539,100 — a difference of $357,000.

Question 2

Is Gardiner, ME or Yarmouth, ME more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Yarmouth, ME is more walkable. Gardiner, ME has a Walk Score of 4/100 and Yarmouth, ME has a Walk Score of 13/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Gardiner, ME has higher-rated schools. Gardiner, ME has a school rating of 5.9/10 and Yarmouth, ME has a rating of 4.5/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Gardiner, ME	Yarmouth, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$182K ✓ Lower price	$539K
Median Rent	$922 ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$70K	$108K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	4/100	13/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	90 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B	B
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	5.9/10 ✓ Better schools	4.5/10
Best for	FamiliesRetireesRemote Workers	suburban families looking for a quiet coastal environmentremote workers who can manage high costsseniors seeking a peaceful setting

Gardiner, ME vs Yarmouth, ME

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