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Hancock County
  • County in Maine
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Hancock County

#6 in Best Counties to Live in Maine
    B
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      D+
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B
    Hancock County is located in Maine with a population of 55,417. In Hancock County, most residents own their homes. In Hancock County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many retirees live in Hancock County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hancock County are above average.
    Population
    55,417
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $228,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $865
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      44.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      4.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      4.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      223.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,688.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      44.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Hancock County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,354
    National
    $69,021
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