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Current Resident: I grew up in Orono so this is a little biased, but it's quiet and full of walking trails so people can get outside and enjoy nature. The biking situation is a little unfortunate, since it's a simple town in Maine we generally only have the basic two lane roads with minimal room to bike on, but I believe that's getting better. It's close to Bangor which is a big enough city for your basic needs, though nothing extremely exciting happens. The schools are great, safety is great, prices are a little elevated because it's a college town, but overall it's a 4/5 if you're into the small town setting.... Read 56 reviews
Population 11,481
#1 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
56 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up in Orono so this is a little biased, but it's quiet and full of walking trails so people can get outside and enjoy nature. The biking situation is a little unfortunate, since it's a simple....
I grew up in Orono so this is a little biased, but it's quiet and full of walking trails so people can get outside and enjoy nature. The biking situation is a little unfortunate, since it's a simple....
Read 56 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 11,481,
Current Resident: I love that Hampden has a small-town feel, but with plenty of local options for dining and activities. The proximity to Bangor and the University of Maine means there are always events nearby. My neighborhood feels safe and friendly!... Read 15 reviews
Population 7,638
#2 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love that Hampden has a small-town feel, but with plenty of local options for dining and activities. The proximity to Bangor and the University of Maine means there are always events nearby. My....
I love that Hampden has a small-town feel, but with plenty of local options for dining and activities. The proximity to Bangor and the University of Maine means there are always events nearby. My....
Read 15 reviews.
Population: 7,638,
Current Resident: I love Veazie and the sense of community it has. The school has very good programs including one about forensics which is very unique. The town is very beautiful and has easy access to the outdoors with multiple trails and easy access to the river. The only issues are with the roads as in a couple of spots the roads don't have sidewalks which could be dangerous and the main intersections crosswalk lights are sometimes broken. Other than that, a great town to live in.... Read 3 reviews
Population 1,771
#3 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Veazie and the sense of community it has. The school has very good programs including one about forensics which is very unique. The town is very beautiful and has easy access to the outdoors....
I love Veazie and the sense of community it has. The school has very good programs including one about forensics which is very unique. The town is very beautiful and has easy access to the outdoors....
Read 3 reviews.
Population: 1,771,
Charlottesville, VA•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Parent: I can't say enough good things about the teachers at St. Anne's-Belfield. My child lost a lot of ground learning virtually in public school during the pandemic. His teachers at St. Anne's have gone the extra mile to catch him up without making him feel bad (or even letting on that he's behind). Really love that he has access to learning resource specialists and the school counselor. Can't speak to athletics as he's more of a CS nerd (and the program is amazing btw!), but I understand they are stellar if that's your kids' thing. As with all private schools, I wish it were more diverse, but the school does a good job being intentional about diversity and inclusion so kids are aware and prepared to interact with people of all backgrounds and cultures, even if they don't see a lot on a daily basis.... Read 69 reviews
Students 882
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,
PK, K-12,
69 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I can't say enough good things about the teachers at St. Anne's-Belfield. My child lost a lot of ground learning virtually in public school during the pandemic. His teachers at St. Anne's have gone....
I can't say enough good things about the teachers at St. Anne's-Belfield. My child lost a lot of ground learning virtually in public school during the pandemic. His teachers at St. Anne's have gone....
Read 69 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 882,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Town in Maine
Current Resident: Bangor is a small place. Because of this, it has its downside just as any where does. However, with the small population there is a sense of community that you don’t get in large cities. There are local traditions and celebrations that make everyone feel welcome. For example, every New Year’s Eve in downtown Bangor, Paddy Murphy’s (the local pub) throws a lit up beach ball off of their roof at midnight! It may seem silly, but about half of Bangor comes just to see it. Bangor is big enough to meet new people and small enough to run into someone you know.... Read 191 reviews
Population 31,920
#4 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
Town in Maine,
191 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Bangor is a small place. Because of this, it has its downside just as any where does. However, with the small population there is a sense of community that you don’t get in large cities. There are...Bangor is big enough to meet new people and small enough to run into someone you know..
Bangor is a small place. Because of this, it has its downside just as any where does. However, with the small population there is a sense of community that you don’t get in large cities. There are...Bangor is big enough to meet new people and small enough to run into someone you know..
Read 191 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 31,920,
Current Resident: Quiet. Friendly neighbors. Local amenities - Dunkin’ Donuts, Grocery store, hardware store, small locally owned restaurants, dentist, eye doctor, chiropractor. Growing as a town. Great place to live.... Read 12 reviews
Population 6,331
#5 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Quiet. Friendly neighbors. Local amenities - Dunkin’ Donuts, Grocery store, hardware store, small locally owned restaurants, dentist, eye doctor, chiropractor. Growing as a town. Great place to live..
Quiet. Friendly neighbors. Local amenities - Dunkin’ Donuts, Grocery store, hardware store, small locally owned restaurants, dentist, eye doctor, chiropractor. Growing as a town. Great place to live..
Read 12 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 6,331,
Current Resident: Orrington is a quiet, small town nestled between Brewer and Bucksport Maine. It is a nice place to live if you want to be in a more rural location away from the hustle and bustle of Bangor. It is not too far away from schools and shopping in Brewer and/or Bangor. The town's road upkeep is far superior to the surrounding towns of Bangor and Brewer. Orrington is overall a great location to live if you want just a little more peace and quiet and do not mind commutes.... Read 25 reviews
Population 3,775
#6 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
25 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Orrington is a quiet, small town nestled between Brewer and Bucksport Maine. It is a nice place to live if you want to be in a more rural location away from the hustle and bustle of Bangor. It is not....
Orrington is a quiet, small town nestled between Brewer and Bucksport Maine. It is a nice place to live if you want to be in a more rural location away from the hustle and bustle of Bangor. It is not....
Read 25 reviews.
Population: 3,775,
Current Resident: I love my community. The local church is wonderful and the local people are polite and friendly. The fire department and police are also very helpful and prompt, and are involved in the community and with certain holidays and activities. The trash pick up is terrific and with no extra charge. There is also a very lovely little park behind the fire department that my child likes to frequent. The town is also clean and quite for the most part, with exception for the main high way, route 9. I would change the schooling hours / days, because I would like to see my child go to school at least 4 - 5 days out of the week. Especially when our taxes are paying for the school. Currently most children are only going 1 - 3, at most, and the parents / tax payers were never consulted on this decision. Also, the property taxes are pretty high for the town.... Read 4 reviews
Population 2,486
#7 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love my community. The local church is wonderful and the local people are polite and friendly. The fire department and police are also very helpful and prompt, and are involved in the community and...I would change the schooling hours / days, because I would like to see my child go to school at least 4 - 5 days out of the week. Especially when our taxes are paying for the school. Currently most....
I love my community. The local church is wonderful and the local people are polite and friendly. The fire department and police are also very helpful and prompt, and are involved in the community and...I would change the schooling hours / days, because I would like to see my child go to school at least 4 - 5 days out of the week. Especially when our taxes are paying for the school. Currently most....
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 2,486,
Current Resident: Brewer is a town of about 10,000 people, but it's basically a suburb of Bangor, which puts it in a metro area of about 40,000. You have everything you need as far as stores, and there are a few good restaurants in Brewer proper. It's a typical Maine small town -- not the most interesting, but very safe.... Read 34 reviews
Population 9,606
#8 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
34 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Brewer is a town of about 10,000 people, but it's basically a suburb of Bangor, which puts it in a metro area of about 40,000. You have everything you need as far as stores, and there are a few good....
Brewer is a town of about 10,000 people, but it's basically a suburb of Bangor, which puts it in a metro area of about 40,000. You have everything you need as far as stores, and there are a few good....
Read 34 reviews.
Population: 9,606,
Current Resident: I love Old Town. We have a small population of around 7,400. Living in Old Town has a small suburban feel and is almost like a big family. Everyone knows each other, and it has a welcoming community. I feel safe and secure here. There is lots of access to wildlife and it's so beautiful. We have many small restaurants and there is always something fun going on. It's quiet and calming and yet close to everything.... Read 31 reviews
Population 7,415
#9 Best Places to Live in Penobscot County.
31 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Old Town. We have a small population of around 7,400. Living in Old Town has a small suburban feel and is almost like a big family. Everyone knows each other, and it has a welcoming community.....
I love Old Town. We have a small population of around 7,400. Living in Old Town has a small suburban feel and is almost like a big family. Everyone knows each other, and it has a welcoming community.....
Read 31 reviews.
Population: 7,415,
Current Resident: Great small town, perfect place to raise a family! I've lived here my whole life and can definitely see myself returning after I've completed school.... Read 8 reviews
Population 3,052
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great small town, perfect place to raise a family! I've lived here my whole life and can definitely see myself returning after I've completed school..
Great small town, perfect place to raise a family! I've lived here my whole life and can definitely see myself returning after I've completed school..
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 3,052,
Current Resident: I've Lived in Bradley my whole life! It is a great little Town where all the kids know each other and know the whole town. Bradley is best known for Spencer's Ice cream which is the best homemade ice cream any where around. The Penobscot River is just behind Spencer's and the sandy bank is a great place to sit and watch the sunset with and ice cream cone. And if your not an ice cream guy maybe the fantastic fishing the Penobscot river has to offer will interest you. You can catch Small mouth bass, large mouth bass, Salmon, Bluegill and more. Bradley is small town heaven and a great place to grow up.... Read 1 review
Population 1,657
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've Lived in Bradley my whole life! It is a great little Town where all the kids know each other and know the whole town. Bradley is best known for Spencer's Ice cream which is the best homemade ice....
I've Lived in Bradley my whole life! It is a great little Town where all the kids know each other and know the whole town. Bradley is best known for Spencer's Ice cream which is the best homemade ice....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 1,657,
Current Resident: Millinocket has a very big outdoorsy scene, be it in relation to camping, snowmobiling, skiing, or other great activities to participate in throughout the year. Stearns High School is a very small school and in my case there is not any bullying to be seen, and there are many great people to make friends with.... Read 24 reviews
Population 4,127
24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Millinocket has a very big outdoorsy scene, be it in relation to camping, snowmobiling, skiing, or other great activities to participate in throughout the year. Stearns High School is a very small....
Millinocket has a very big outdoorsy scene, be it in relation to camping, snowmobiling, skiing, or other great activities to participate in throughout the year. Stearns High School is a very small....
Read 24 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Population: 4,127,
Current Resident: I moved to Glenburn 3 years ago. I live a quiet, safe neighborhood. There is no grocery store, healthcare facilities, or areas for teens to hang out but I live pretty close to the larger towns and city of Bangor, so the commute is not that bad.... Read 12 reviews
Population 4,616
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved to Glenburn 3 years ago. I live a quiet, safe neighborhood. There is no grocery store, healthcare facilities, or areas for teens to hang out but I live pretty close to the larger towns and....
I moved to Glenburn 3 years ago. I live a quiet, safe neighborhood. There is no grocery store, healthcare facilities, or areas for teens to hang out but I live pretty close to the larger towns and....
Population: 4,616,
Population 1,010
7 Niche users give it an average review of 2.7 stars.
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 1,010,
Niche User: I feel very safe in my neighborhood, and there is a lot of community throughout my town they hold lots of events that are fun for the whole family.... Read 5 reviews
Population 3,244
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I feel very safe in my neighborhood, and there is a lot of community throughout my town they hold lots of events that are fun for the whole family..
I feel very safe in my neighborhood, and there is a lot of community throughout my town they hold lots of events that are fun for the whole family..
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 3,244,
Current Resident: Small town with friendly people! Not much here, but that's what we're here for. Full of nature and scenic views. Just don't blink while passing through.... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,551
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Small town with friendly people! Not much here, but that's what we're here for. Full of nature and scenic views. Just don't blink while passing through..
Small town with friendly people! Not much here, but that's what we're here for. Full of nature and scenic views. Just don't blink while passing through..
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 1,551,
Current Resident: The town is small, where everyone knows each other. What could change is a store that is on route 2 going into Hermon. the store needs to be updated.... Read 11 reviews
Population 2,838
11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The town is small, where everyone knows each other. What could change is a store that is on route 2 going into Hermon. the store needs to be updated..
The town is small, where everyone knows each other. What could change is a store that is on route 2 going into Hermon. the store needs to be updated..
Read 11 reviews.
Population: 2,838,
Niche User: I love this area. Great for kids. Only downside is the cold winters, but they are beautiful.... Read 2 reviews
Population 2,909
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love this area. Great for kids. Only downside is the cold winters, but they are beautiful..
I love this area. Great for kids. Only downside is the cold winters, but they are beautiful..
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 2,909,
Niche User: Dixmont is a small town in the sticks. No fancy restaurants. No large superstores. Just me, my friends, and nature. Together we have all learned what people need to do, both as individuals and as a community, to get what we want and what we need; we can't just run to the supermarket next door when things get bad - there isn't one. Because of this, we are a close family who we can always count on. We don't just live in Dixmont, we thrive.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,210
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Dixmont is a small town in the sticks. No fancy restaurants. No large superstores. Just me, my friends, and nature. Together we have all learned what people need to do, both as individuals and as a....
Dixmont is a small town in the sticks. No fancy restaurants. No large superstores. Just me, my friends, and nature. Together we have all learned what people need to do, both as individuals and as a....
Population: 1,210,
Population 661
Population: 661,
Current Resident: East Millinocket is a small town built along the Penobscot River in the heart of the Katahdin region. With a dense, untouched wilderness and abundance of lakes, rivers, and streams, East Millinocket is an outdoorsman's paradise. A few activities that this area offers during the winter are snowmobiling along never-ending miles of well-groomed trails, cross-country skiing, and ice-fishing. Spring and summer activities include camping, hiking beautiful trails in Baxter State Park, and whitewater rafting. East Millinocket also offers impressive sightings of native wildlife -- favorites being moose, bear, and deer. With a warm, friendly community and low crime-rate, East Millinocket provides a safe environment for children to explore and have fun freely.... Read 4 reviews
Population 1,581
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says East Millinocket is a small town built along the Penobscot River in the heart of the Katahdin region. With a dense, untouched wilderness and abundance of lakes, rivers, and streams, East Millinocket....
East Millinocket is a small town built along the Penobscot River in the heart of the Katahdin region. With a dense, untouched wilderness and abundance of lakes, rivers, and streams, East Millinocket....
Population: 1,581,
Nearby Resident: Its not all that bad of of a town overall compared to others close by..but it sure has changed alot since I was a kid more drugs and crime and feel the etc..not alot for younger kids and teens to go do locally as everything closing down because the economy sucks so small mom n pop shops are done and all left is big fast food companies which are starting to close(121st was timmy ho'hos.which results in them more so then not causing mischief but can feel the community with everyone when something awful happends and it effects Newport as whole. It's like any other small town that ends up becoming a small city it seems yet lol... Read 5 reviews
Population 3,129
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Its not all that bad of of a town overall compared to others close by..but it sure has changed alot since I was a kid more drugs and crime and feel the etc..not alot for younger kids and teens to go....
Its not all that bad of of a town overall compared to others close by..but it sure has changed alot since I was a kid more drugs and crime and feel the etc..not alot for younger kids and teens to go....
Population: 3,129,
Population 1,176
Population: 1,176,
Population 858
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 858,
Population 1,172
2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.
Population: 1,172,
Alexandria, VA•
3-12
Parent: Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a thrill to find such an inclusive atmosphere filled with dedicated administrators and teachers. My daughter has an anxiety disorder and OCD. Every single teacher CARES. The combination of education, creativity and fun that they have created is unmatched. The classrooms are small and kids with every learning difference are treated with respect and patience. Without the chaos and fear of a big school, our daughter got past the nerves that held her back and learned to speak to adults and advocate for herself. She had warm and nurturing advisors who saw her potential and appreciated her strengths - they gave her CONFIDENCE. The education and unparalleled college prep she received from C/A is why she's thriving in college today, and why our younger daughter is now a C/A student.... Read 11 reviews
Students 150
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
3-12,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a....
Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a....
Students: 150,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Richmond, VA•
PK, K-8
Alum: Great community, always feels like home when I come back for events with students, parents, and administration. Grateful to be apart of this alumni association!... Read 7 reviews
Students 311
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
RICHMOND, VA,
PK, K-8,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Great community, always feels like home when I come back for events with students, parents, and administration. Grateful to be apart of this alumni association!.
Great community, always feels like home when I come back for events with students, parents, and administration. Grateful to be apart of this alumni association!.
Students: 311,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
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