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Ellsworth, Maine retirement guide

Maine

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Ellsworth: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,94644
Healthcare
Poor29
Safety
2.8 / 5 · Fair54
Climate
3.5 / 5 · Very Good42
Aerial view of downtown Ellsworth, Maine (pop. 8,399).

Is Ellsworth a good place to retire?

Ellsworth can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,980

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$3,001

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Housing
$1,609
Utilities
$97
Food
$527
Transportation
$768

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,322

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$877

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

2

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

city

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit2.1 / 5 · Moderate

Safety

estimated

2.8 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

4.6 / 5 · Excellent

Winter Comfort

estimated

2.6 / 5 · Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.4 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

5 / 5 · Excellent

Age 50+

city

39.6% · Strong 50+ presence

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation