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Ellsworth, ME
Ellsworth · Hancock County · ME 04605
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$257K
Median Price
36/100
Walk Score
6/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
60/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
36/100
WYLT Score68/100
Our Take
Ellsworth is an affordable, quiet small town with decent schools but almost no walkability or public transit. It works if you want a low‑cost, low‑risk place to raise a family or retire, but it isn’t ideal for commuters or nightlife lovers.
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The Good
- ✓Median home price around $213k is very affordable
- ✓Good school ratings (average 4.7/10) for the area
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Relatively low cost of living overall
Real Talk
- !Walk score is 0 – you’ll need a car for almost everything
- !Very limited dining and nightlife options
- !Transit score of 10 means almost no public transportation
- !Remote work may suffer if you rely on fast, reliable internet
- $Higher car maintenance and fuel costs due to lack of public transit
- $State sales tax and property tax can add to living expenses
- $Utilities like heating can be more expensive in Maine
Best For
small-town feelaffordable housingfamily-friendly environmentlow cost of living
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Ellsworth, ME
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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