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Ellsworth, Maine Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 6,456. Estimated population in July 2005: 7,021 (+8.8% change)
Males: 3,028 (46.9%), Females: 3,428 (53.1%)

Hancock County

Median resident age: 40.5 years
Median household income: $35,938 (year 2000)
Median house value: $107,300 (year 2000)

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Races in Ellsworth:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

Ancestries: English (25.7%), Irish (13.7%), French (9.5%), United States (8.6%), German (6.7%), Scottish (6.6%).

Elevation: 113 feet

Land area: 79.3 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Ellsworth

  • High school or higher: 86.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ellsworth city

  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

2.2% Foreign born (1.1% Europe, 0.6% North America, 0.3% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +454 (+7.6%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (138.3 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (237.6 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: New York, NY (459.7 miles , pop. 8,008,278).

Nearest cities: Surry, ME (5.6 miles ), Otis, ME (9.8 miles ), Mariaville, ME (11.1 miles ), Trenton, ME (11.7 miles ), Blue Hill, ME (13.4 miles ), Waltham, ME (13.4 miles ), Dedham, ME (15.2 miles ), Hancock, ME (15.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 40 buildings, average cost: $79,200
  • 1997: 48 buildings, average cost: $71,400
  • 1998: 45 buildings, average cost: $78,500
  • 1999: 48 buildings, average cost: $99,300
  • 2000: 42 buildings, average cost: $94,900
  • 2001: 57 buildings, average cost: $109,300
  • 2002: 62 buildings, average cost: $117,800
  • 2003: 81 buildings, average cost: $122,100
  • 2004: 89 buildings, average cost: $129,000
  • 2005: 86 buildings, average cost: $121,800

Latitude: 44.57 N, Longitude: 68.48 W

Area code: 207

Ellsworth, Maine business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (22.5%), Retail trade (16.4%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (10.0%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,752 (+42.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,002 (62.6%)

Crime in Ellsworth by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 0 0 0 1
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.5
Rapes 1 1 2 0
    per 100,000 15.5 15.5 31.0 0.0
Robberies 2 3 2 1
    per 100,000 31.0 46.5 31.0 15.5
Assaults 7 5 6 8
    per 100,000 108.4 77.4 92.9 123.9
Burglaries 41 40 36 51
    per 100,000 635.1 619.6 557.6 790.0
Thefts 293 249 305 296
    per 100,000 4538.4 3856.9 4724.3 4584.9
Auto thefts 9 19 12 13
    per 100,000 139.4 294.3 185.9 201.4
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 274.3 256.8 283.1 299.7

Average climate in Ellsworth, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Main business address for: UNION BANKSHARES CO/ME (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS).

Hospital/medical center in Ellsworth:

  • MAINE COAST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (50 UNION ST)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Ellsworth:
  • BLUE HILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; BLUE HILL, ME)
  • MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; BAR HARBOR, ME)
  • ACADIA HOSPITAL,THE (about 28 miles; BANGOR, ME)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ellsworth:

  • BANGOR INTL (about 29 miles; BANGOR, ME; ID: BGR)
  • BRUNSWICK NAS (about 112 miles; BRUNSWICK, ME; ID: NHZ)
  • PORTLAND INTL JETPORT (about 142 miles; PORTLAND, ME; ID: PWM)
Other public-use airports nearest to Ellsworth:
  • BLUE HILL (about 12 miles; BLUE HILL, ME; ID: 07B)
  • HANCOCK COUNTY-BAR HARBOR (about 13 miles; BAR HARBOR, ME; ID: BHB)
  • BREWER (about 24 miles; BREWER, ME; ID: 0B2)

Local government website: WWW.CI.ELLSWORTH.ME.US

Local government employment and payroll (March 2004)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 8 $20,506 $30,759 0 $0
Other Government Administration 6 $15,803 $31,606 1 $341
Police Protection - Officers 14 $45,140 $38,691 1 $2,556
Police - Other 4 $9,370 $28,110 2 $691
Firefighters 7 $23,979 $41,106 2 $2,232
Streets and Highways 9 $29,798 $39,730 0 $0
Welfare 1 $1,329 $15,948 0 $0
Other and Unallocable 1 $3,147 $37,764 2 $2,449
Water Supply 3 $7,355 $29,420 0 $0
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 158 $482,051 $36,611 0 $0
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 54 $89,778 $19,950 0 $0
Sewerage 3 $7,830 $31,320 0 $0
Local Libraries 10 $18,465 $22,158 0 $0
Totals for Government 278 $754,551 $32,570 8 $8,269

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ellsworth:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (about 32 miles; ORONO, ME; Full-time enrollment: 8,590)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA (about 91 miles; AUGUSTA, ME; FT enrollment: 3,172)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON (about 115 miles; FARMINGTON, ME; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 140 miles; PORTLAND, ME; FT enrollment: 7,381)
  • SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 155 miles; STANDISH, ME; FT enrollment: 2,376)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 157 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 199 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
Public high schools in Ellsworth:
  • ELLSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 602; Location: 299 STATE STREET; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • HANCOCK COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER (Location: 112 BOGGY BROOK ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Ellsworth:
  • ELLSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 254; Location: 20 FORREST AVENUE; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • GENERAL BRYANT E MOORE SCHOOL (Students: 245; Location: 125 STATE STREET; Grades: 03 - 05)
  • DR CHARLES C KNOWLTON SCHOOL (Students: 211; Location: 160 STATE STREET; Grades: KG - 02)
Private primary/middle schools in Ellsworth:
  • LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 156; Location: RR1 BOX 100; Grades: PK - 8)
  • KIDSPEACE NEW ENGLAND (Students: 50; Location: RT 180 POB 787 GRAHAM LAKE; Grades: 7 - 11)
Libraries in Ellsworth:
  • ELLSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $446,870; Location: 20 STATE STREET; 33,225 books; 1,049 audio materials; 1,487 video materials; 124 serial subscriptions)
  • OTIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,500; Location: RR 4 BOX 167AA; 5,000 books; 10 audio materials; 300 video materials)

Notable locations in Ellsworth: Hansons Landing on Branch Lake (A), Patten Pond Camping Resort (B), Timberland Acres Recreational Vehicle Park (C), Camp Dry-Kye (D), Nicolin Siding (E), Branch Lake Camping Area (F), Green Lake National Fish Hatchery (G), Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce (H), Ellsworth City Hall (I), Ellsworth Fire Station (J), Maine State Department of Transportation Building (K), Ellsworth Historical Society Building (L), Ellsworth Power House (M), Ellsworth Public Library (N), Maine Department of Social Services (O), Hancock County Regional Planning Commission (P), Hancock County Law Library (Q), Hancock County Courthouse (R), Hancock County Cooperative Extension Service Building (S), Downeast Health Services (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Ellsworth Shopping Center (1), Puffin Square Mall Shopping Center (2), Maine Coast Mall Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ellsworth include: First Congregational Church (A), Ellsworth United Methodist Church (B), Ellsworth Church (C), Christian Ridge Church of God (D), Seventh Day Adventist Church (E), First Church of Christ Scientist (F), Saint Joseph Catholic Church (G), Family Bible Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Birch Grove Cemetery (1), Jordan Cemetery (2), Remick Cemetery (3), Nicolin Cemetery (4), North Ellsworth Cemetery (5), Woodbine Cemetery (6), Whittenmore Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Little Rocky Pond (A), Lower Patten Pond (B), Big Pond (C), Leonard Lake (D), Upper Patten Pond (E), Green Lake (F), Mill Pond (G), Little Duck Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Whittaker Brook (A), Dean Brook (B), Deadman Brook (C), Winkumpaugh Brook (D), Carters Brook (E), Card Brook (F), Branch Lake Stream (G), Rankin Brook (H), Boggy Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Ellsworth include: Ellsworth Waterford Park and Marina (1), Stanwood Homestead Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary (2), Birdsacre Wildlife Sanctuary (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Jesse Beach (A), Hales Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map  

Ellsworth compared to Maine state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Population density significantly below state average for cities.
Strongest AM radio stations in Ellsworth:
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WNZS (1340 AM; 1 kW; VEAZIE, ME; Owner: WATERFRONT COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Ellsworth:
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLKE (99.1 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WNSX (97.7 FM; WINTER HARBOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHCF (88.5 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVOM (103.9 FM; HOWLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBQI (107.7 FM; BAR HARBOR, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING, L.P.)
TV broadcast stations around Ellsworth:
  • WMEB-TV (Channel 12; ORONO, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLBZ (Channel 2; BANGOR, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • W66CL (Channel 66; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBAN-LP (Channel 9; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)
  • WBGR-LP (Channel 33; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: MAINE FAMILY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVII-TV (Channel 7; BANGOR, ME; Owner: BANGOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFVX-LP (Channel 22; BANGOR, ME; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING III, LLC)
  • W39CC (Channel 39; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W42BZ (Channel 42; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W50BX (Channel 50; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W54CG (Channel 54; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

 

 

 

 

 



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