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Town in Maine
Works Here: Belfast is located in a beautiful area and the town itself is very charming. While many coastal towns in Maine have a large summer population that shrinks dramatically in winter, Belfast has more of a year-round population and it always feels lively. The population skews older, but young families have been moving here more frequently in recent years. Unfortunately, the only movie theatre in town closed during the pandemic, and it does not boast much of a night scene. That said, there are plenty of opportunities for varied entertainment and activities, especially if you are a nature aficionado. There are some great corporations and small businesses based out of Belfast, keeping the economy and job market healthy. While the housing market has become more expensive in recent years, cost of living expenses are relatively low compared with some other states in New England. All in all, Belfast is a safe, clean, lovely place to live with plenty of resources for year-round residents!... Read 22 reviews
Population 6,890
Town in Maine,
22 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says Belfast is located in a beautiful area and the town itself is very charming. While many coastal towns in Maine have a large summer population that shrinks dramatically in winter, Belfast has more of...There are some great corporations and small businesses based out of Belfast, keeping the economy and job market healthy. While the housing market has become more expensive in recent years, cost of....
Belfast is located in a beautiful area and the town itself is very charming. While many coastal towns in Maine have a large summer population that shrinks dramatically in winter, Belfast has more of...There are some great corporations and small businesses based out of Belfast, keeping the economy and job market healthy. While the housing market has become more expensive in recent years, cost of....
Read 22 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 6,890,
Current Resident: Winterport is a fairly small town in Maine that borders the Penobscot River. It is a caring community that cares for one another. It is a rural area but not too far from larger cities. It offers many beautiful spots, both wooded and with water for outdoor adventures.... Read 4 reviews
Population 3,845
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Winterport is a fairly small town in Maine that borders the Penobscot River. It is a caring community that cares for one another. It is a rural area but not too far from larger cities. It offers many....
Winterport is a fairly small town in Maine that borders the Penobscot River. It is a caring community that cares for one another. It is a rural area but not too far from larger cities. It offers many....
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 3,845,
Current Resident: I love my town! Sometimes though, it is a bit frustrating that the closest Chipotle is an hour's drive away - other than that, it is calm and lovely :)... Read 2 reviews
Population 2,253
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love my town! Sometimes though, it is a bit frustrating that the closest Chipotle is an hour's drive away - other than that, it is calm and lovely :).
I love my town! Sometimes though, it is a bit frustrating that the closest Chipotle is an hour's drive away - other than that, it is calm and lovely :).
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 2,253,
Richmond, VA•
Private School•
K-8
Alum: I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to problem-solve, to speak up and draw my own conclusions, and to self-advocate. I am truly grateful for the foundation St M gave me!... Read 12 reviews
Students 383
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
RICHMOND, VA,
K-8,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to....
I did not realize how well St. Michael's prepared me for high school until I saw how far ahead I was in comparison to my high school peers. St. Michael's taught me how to think, to write, to....
Read 12 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 383,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
Population 600
Population: 600,
Population 1,244
Population: 1,244,
Current Resident: Palermo is quiet, small, rural town where everyone knows each other. Lots of fields and practically no light pollution.... Read 7 reviews
Population 1,408
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Palermo is quiet, small, rural town where everyone knows each other. Lots of fields and practically no light pollution..
Palermo is quiet, small, rural town where everyone knows each other. Lots of fields and practically no light pollution..
Read 7 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 1,408,
Population 980
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 980,
Current Resident: I love the quiet and tranquility of the woods surrounding the homes in this area. Traffic is at a minimum, and getting to Belfast to visit some of the local and tourist attractions are a definite plus. Neighbors are just close enough to get to know, but still be able to maintain privacy.... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,350
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the quiet and tranquility of the woods surrounding the homes in this area. Traffic is at a minimum, and getting to Belfast to visit some of the local and tourist attractions are a definite...Neighbors are just close enough to get to know, but still be able to maintain privacy..
I love the quiet and tranquility of the woods surrounding the homes in this area. Traffic is at a minimum, and getting to Belfast to visit some of the local and tourist attractions are a definite...Neighbors are just close enough to get to know, but still be able to maintain privacy..
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 1,350,
Current Resident: It is a wonderful small town, with an excellent public and magnet school. I am a current student of the public school and receive a fine education from there.... Read 1 review
Population 1,795
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a wonderful small town, with an excellent public and magnet school. I am a current student of the public school and receive a fine education from there..
It is a wonderful small town, with an excellent public and magnet school. I am a current student of the public school and receive a fine education from there..
Population: 1,795,
Visitor: Northport has beautiful scenery! Acadia National park is only an hour and a half away and there are lots of places to go hiking. Also, some of the neighboring towns are really great for their farm markets and shops.... Read 3 reviews
Population 1,574
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Visitor says Northport has beautiful scenery! Acadia National park is only an hour and a half away and there are lots of places to go hiking. Also, some of the neighboring towns are really great for their farm....
Northport has beautiful scenery! Acadia National park is only an hour and a half away and there are lots of places to go hiking. Also, some of the neighboring towns are really great for their farm....
Read 3 reviews.
Population: 1,574,
Current Resident: Very nice friendly family oriented, average school systems, good neighborhood, good place to live, the reality market is kind of expensive, but all in all it's a good place to raise a family, working here isn't really happening because there's not a huge market for employees but Belfast is close by and can find many jobs in surrounding areas!! That's my opinion and I've lived in Morrill and searsmont for the past 28 years, the schools definitely need some more funding and need some new technology updates, and more college prep for the kids in elementary school, also more funding to support more pre k kids... Read 2 reviews
Population 832
Featured Review: Current Resident says Very nice friendly family oriented, average school systems, good neighborhood, good place to live, the reality market is kind of expensive, but all in all it's a good place to raise a family, working....
Very nice friendly family oriented, average school systems, good neighborhood, good place to live, the reality market is kind of expensive, but all in all it's a good place to raise a family, working....
Population: 832,
Former Resident: I lived in searsport while attending elementary, middle and high school. My family still resides where while I have moved an hour away due to work. Searsport has a strong community with a few downtown shops that have been there for years. They have a park downtown right on the ocean that is beautiful. The community grocery store, Toziers, has always been the center of town and everyone knows everyone in there. It is a very cute down and definitely a place to stop as you're traveling through.... Read 4 reviews
Population 2,650
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I lived in searsport while attending elementary, middle and high school. My family still resides where while I have moved an hour away due to work. Searsport has a strong community with a few....
I lived in searsport while attending elementary, middle and high school. My family still resides where while I have moved an hour away due to work. Searsport has a strong community with a few....
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 2,650,
Population 1,151
Population: 1,151,
Population 631
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Population: 631,
Population 807
Population: 807,
Niche User: This town is a great place to live. Everybody in the community knows each other and help each other.... Read 1 review
Population 795
Featured Review: Niche User says This town is a great place to live. Everybody in the community knows each other and help each other..
This town is a great place to live. Everybody in the community knows each other and help each other..
Population: 795,
Current Resident: Liberty is a small, quiet Maine town in Waldo County, with friendly people and where neighbors help each other out. Liberty is a very outdoor recreational type of town where we enjoy hunting, fishing and boating. Liberty is the place to retire to or get away from a busy city.... Read 5 reviews
Population 733
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Liberty is a small, quiet Maine town in Waldo County, with friendly people and where neighbors help each other out. Liberty is a very outdoor recreational type of town where we enjoy hunting,....
Liberty is a small, quiet Maine town in Waldo County, with friendly people and where neighbors help each other out. Liberty is a very outdoor recreational type of town where we enjoy hunting,....
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 733,
Population 1,090
Population: 1,090,
Former Resident: I grew up in Montville and always miss it when I'm away. Highlights include back roads good for walking or jogging, privacy, small town government and school district administration - people know your name, access to unmatched Lake Saint George, Open Mic Night at Threshers in Searsmont, Lake Saint George Brewing in Liberty, the Common Ground Fair in Unity, and access to quaint Belfast, featuring New Year's by the Bay and All Roads music festivals.... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,109
6 Niche users give it an average review of 2.7 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I grew up in Montville and always miss it when I'm away. Highlights include back roads good for walking or jogging, privacy, small town government and school district administration - people know....
I grew up in Montville and always miss it when I'm away. Highlights include back roads good for walking or jogging, privacy, small town government and school district administration - people know....
Population: 1,109,
Population 1,402
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 1,402,
Current Resident: Unity is a very cute town nestled in the rolling hills of Mid-coast Maine. The proximity of this town to the western Maine mountains and the ocean makes it a great location for anyone who can work remotely and adventure in their spare time. Also, it is a great location for anyone interested in local agriculture. There is a strong Amish community here and other local farmers add the local agriculture roots of Maine.... Read 7 reviews
Population 2,043
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Unity is a very cute town nestled in the rolling hills of Mid-coast Maine. The proximity of this town to the western Maine mountains and the ocean makes it a great location for anyone who can work....
Unity is a very cute town nestled in the rolling hills of Mid-coast Maine. The proximity of this town to the western Maine mountains and the ocean makes it a great location for anyone who can work....
Population: 2,043,
Niche User: It is a great place to grow up.... Read 3 reviews
Featured Review: Niche User says It is a great place to grow up..
It is a great place to grow up..
Population 436
Population: 436,
Niche User: I love the outdoors. I enjoy camping, fishing, and hunting. To make a good living wage in the area you would have to commute to work. There is a lot of potential for this area all we need to better paying wages. My future salary will determine if I stay in the area.... Read 27 reviews
Population 975
27 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love the outdoors. I enjoy camping, fishing, and hunting. To make a good living wage in the area you would have to commute to work. There is a lot of potential for this area all we need to....
I love the outdoors. I enjoy camping, fishing, and hunting. To make a good living wage in the area you would have to commute to work. There is a lot of potential for this area all we need to....
Read 27 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Population: 975,
Current Resident: I love that Burnham is and will likely remain a close-knit community. Neighbors know each other and friends go way back--the kind of community sense here is rare and special. The only thing I, as a high school student, wish was different here is the emptiness. I appreciate a rural environment, but it would be nice if Burnham had one or two more locations/entertainment spots in or near it where kids could go hangout on weekends.... Read 1 review
Population 909
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love that Burnham is and will likely remain a close-knit community. Neighbors know each other and friends go way back--the kind of community sense here is rare and special. The only thing I, as a....
I love that Burnham is and will likely remain a close-knit community. Neighbors know each other and friends go way back--the kind of community sense here is rare and special. The only thing I, as a....
Population: 909,
Middleburg, VA•
PK, K-8
Parent: The Hill School is what every parent dreams a school should be for their child, but most wouldn't believe existed any longer. Hill School teachers are highly skilled educators who continually keep parents involved in their child's education and have the ability to teach students in such a way that they LOVE going to school. Children are given the opportunity to participate in sports, theatre, the arts, etc, with the intended goal of making each child well rounded in all areas of life. In addition, the core curriculum is excellent, with many hands-on experiences and outdoor learning and activities as an integral part of keeping children excited and engaged in the learning process. The faculty and staff are also amazing. Always available to listen and quick to help and solve whatever issues might arise. Hill School is like family, so everyone works together and looks out for one another to keep the Hill School experience a magical one. You and your child/children will LOVE IT!... Read 16 reviews
Students 251
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
MIDDLEBURG, VA,
PK, K-8,
16 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The Hill School is what every parent dreams a school should be for their child, but most wouldn't believe existed any longer. Hill School teachers are highly skilled educators who continually keep parents involved in their child's education and have the ability to teach students in such a way that they LOVE going to school. Children are given the opportunity to participate in sports, theatre, the arts, etc, with the intended goal of making each child well rounded in all areas of life. In addition, the core curriculum...The faculty and staff are also amazing. Always available to listen and quick to help and solve whatever issues might arise. Hill School is like family, so everyone works together and looks out for...You and your child/children will LOVE IT!.
The Hill School is what every parent dreams a school should be for their child, but most wouldn't believe existed any longer. Hill School teachers are highly skilled educators who continually keep parents involved in their child's education and have the ability to teach students in such a way that they LOVE going to school. Children are given the opportunity to participate in sports, theatre, the arts, etc, with the intended goal of making each child well rounded in all areas of life. In addition, the core curriculum...The faculty and staff are also amazing. Always available to listen and quick to help and solve whatever issues might arise. Hill School is like family, so everyone works together and looks out for...You and your child/children will LOVE IT!.
Read 16 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 251,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Pittsfield, ME•
9-12
Senior: While Maine Central Institute certainly has it’s flaws and quirks that could be approved upon, I wouldn’t want to have attended high school anywhere else. My family has a deep traditional relationship with MCI spanning back to the the early 20th Century. MCI is a firm traditional institute, which has many opportunities for the wide range of students that attend school. Local students are given a rare opportunity to meet and interact with boarding students that hail from a wide range of countries across the globe. MCI has a strong sense of community that envelopes not only the faculty but the students as well, and generally the teachers have deep and understanding relationships with their students. Overall, MCI is a fine high school and truly sets its student body up for success.... Read 69 reviews
Students 400
Student-teacher ratio 11:1
PITTSFIELD, ME,
9-12,
69 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says While Maine Central Institute certainly has it’s flaws and quirks that could be approved upon, I wouldn’t want to have attended high school anywhere else. My family has a deep traditional....
While Maine Central Institute certainly has it’s flaws and quirks that could be approved upon, I wouldn’t want to have attended high school anywhere else. My family has a deep traditional....
Read 69 reviews.
Students: 400,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
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