Belfast
- Town in Maine
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Belfast
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Town in Maine
- Rating 4.26 out of 5 19 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C
- Crime & Safetygrade A minus
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Median Home Value
$199,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$935
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade A minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault0national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape0national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary59.6national 500.1
- Theft625.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft29.9national 284
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Working in Belfast
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$55,900
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Belfast
- grade A minus
Drinkwater Elementary School
- Rating 3 out of 5 1 review
- grade C+
Belfast Area High School
- Rating 3.29 out of 5 112 reviews
- grade C+
Ames Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade C
Troy A. Howard Middle School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade C
Searsport District High School
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 47 reviews
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Belfast is a charming town on the coast of Maine. It has a very unique and quirky feel to it, attracting a verity of different people. From hippies, farmers, and artists, to truck-driving, snow-plowing lobstermen who are constantly boating in and out of the harbor. Belfast is a close-knit community. Many people here are retired and almost all stores close at 8pm or earlier, so those looking for a vibrant nightlife or a wealth of young adults will probably not find there niche here. Additionally, it is Maine, meaning that the racial diversity is essentially nonexistent. That being said, Belfast is an very welcoming area and a wonderful place to visit (which many people do in the summer). Weekly farmers markets and contra dances buzz with the wholesome energy of the town and bring the community closer together. There are also quite a few wonderful restaurants and shops in the “downtown” area. Overall, belfast is a beautiful, safe, scenic town that is great to visit or settle down.
Belfast is a small city on the mid-coast of Maine, in Waldo County. It has for a half century and more been a fisherman's harbor, shipping port, and Local business spot. It has waterfront parks, and walking paths, local taverns and family ran resturaunts, and shops. It is good for tourists traveling up the coast, and it has much beauty and sights for those who enjoy the sea and its surrounding atmosphere. I was born in Belfast, and I have no regrets, nor complaints about it. It does have less job and career oppurtunities than in the past, however it is in plausible distance of 3 other cities, and only 30 minutes from our State Capital, Augusta. I recommend it to anyone on vacation or wanting to take in some authentic Maine tradition and sights.
Belfast is a friendly seaside town that is at its most lively during the summer tourist months! It has lots of places to eat, rocky beaches, friendly people, art galleries, a toy store, and a movie theatre. Belfast has been a Maine staple of small-town magic since the 20th century and is a must-visit for anyone looking for a relaxing and fun time in Maine.