Here Are The 10 Safest And Most Peaceful Places To Live In Maine
By Michelle|Published December 14, 2015
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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You don’t have to go far within Maine to find the perfect place to live. In fact, Maine has one of the absolute lowest crime rates in the entire country. When it comes to violent crimes and property crimes, we come in well under the national average. To find out more, we worked with Neighborhood Scout to come up with this list of the 10 safest and most peaceful places to live in Maine. Remember that these statistics are updated annually and may change, so don’t pack your bags based only on this list. But! You can rest easy knowing that you’ll probably have a relatively quiet time if you choose to visit.
This small town saw very little reported crime last year. It's worth making a trip to see Uranus and Neptune as part of the University of Maine's scaled Solar System model. The 2010 population was reported at approximately 1,400 people.
It's no surprise that this town is one of the safest. The town is comprised of just one neighborhood and has a population of 274 people. With an approximate population of 17,535, Piscataquis County is the least populous in Maine. Maybe there just aren't enough people to commit crimes?
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3. Cumberland & Chebeague Island, Cumberland County
Cumberland & Chebeague Island is a somewhat small coastal area with a population of 7,739 people and just one neighborhood. It is the 45th largest community in Maine. But, don't hire movers just yet. This area's homes are ranked among the most expensive in the country!
With a population of 2,769 people and just one neighborhood, the Chapman - Castle Hill Area is the 159th largest community in Maine. While the primary language spoken here is English, its proximity to Canada means you'll find some French as well.
With its lovely woods and friendly people, this area would make a nice place for dinner. Specifically, stop in for a meal at The Coplin Dinner House. Thursday night is pub night featuring all-you-can-eat fish and chips.
The population of Sidney is approximately 4,208. The town was incorporated in 1792 and named for Sir Philip Sidney, an English author. Since 1937, Sidney has been home to the New England Music Camp.
Durham is both beautiful and tiny. With a population of approximately 3,904, it is the 92nd largest community in the state. If you're in Durham make sure you take a look at the gorgeous Lisbon Falls. You won't forget it.
These tiny towns are big on natural beauty if you look for it. The area is the 205th largest in the state and has an approximate population of just 2,312 people. Wayne is home to Camp Androscoggin in the summer.
10. Eagle Lake - Wallagrass Area, Aroostook County
And our last town is, no surprise, located in The County. As a popular tourism destination, these towns can get very quiet during the off-season. So, if you're looking for some peace and quiet this might just be the perfect place for you!
Is your town on the list? Tell us what it’s like to live there! Or, if you think another town should have been included let us know. As always, we’d love to see your photos!
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