Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Old Town, ME is approximately $165,200 and in Rockland, ME it is approximately $195,800 — a difference of $30,600.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Rockland, ME is more walkable. Old Town, ME has a Walk Score of 2/100 and Rockland, ME has a Walk Score of 6/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Old Town, ME has higher-rated schools. Old Town, ME has a school rating of 4.7/10 and Rockland, ME has a rating of 4.2/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Old Town, ME	Rockland, ME
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$165K ✓ Lower price	$196K
Median Rent	$888 ✓ Lower rent	$948
Median Income	$47K	$52K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	2/100	6/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	45 min	35 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A	A
Violent Crime	Low	Low
Property Crime	Low	Low
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	4.7/10 ✓ Better schools	4.2/10
Best for	Families seeking a safe, small‑town school environmentRetirees who don’t need a car for daily errandsFirst‑time home buyers on a budget	Families with young childrenRetirees seeking a peaceful environmentDog owners and nature lovers

Old Town, ME vs Rockland, ME

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