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A close community in the town that paper made
The need to create paper mills in areas with plentiful wood and water resources made the founding of East Millinocket inevitable. With the mill's closure in 2015, the town was able to evolve into a quiet community full of friendly faces just a short drive from the Appalachian Trail. The neighborhood starts with Main Street and grows north, with mid-1900s raised ranches lining the quiet sidewalk lined streets. The town also has several schools and dining options less than a mile away, so residents can easily walk or drive to daily necessities. “It is a sleepy old town with a slower lifestyle and a fantastic community,” says James Spear, an associate broker with RE/MAX Collaborative who has been serving the area since 2020. “But the area around the town is known as the ‘gateway to the north’ with Mount Katahdin and the Appalachian Trail right there, so there is a lot of activity and excitement for outdoor activities and recreation.”
East Millinocket has settled into being a sleepy old town with a large focus on community.
East Millinocket has several schools and dining options less than a mile away.
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Raised ranches on quiet Maine roads
Despite the town’s small size, East Millinocket has a large number of homes with no shortage of lawn space. Cape Cod, raised ranch, and New Englander houses built in the early to mid-1900s make up a majority of the market, most of which are set closer to the front of the street, allowing for larger backyards that are often home to mature maple and elm trees. Spear also says the community is home to some newer developments from the 1990s with larger lawns than other homes in the area. Raised ranches and manufactured homes in the neighborhood range between $50,000 and $100,000, and newer ranch-style and Cape Cod prices commonly range from $140,000 to around $350,000.
Ranch homes in East Millinocket have plenty of room to stretch out.
Varied home styles are found throughout East Millinocket.
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Sports and trails along the Penobscot River
Most of East Millinocket’s recreation is located at the northern end of town. Surrounding the high school, there is a community pool, playset, and several sports fields for both school and recreational teams to play on. Residents can also head to the nearby Medway Veterans Memorial Park, which has a boat ramp and several picnic tables with views of the Penobscot River. “I take my dogs there all the time to let them run around in the water,” Spear says. The river and nearby lakes also make the area popular for fishing, with the water commonly filled with wild brook trout. While hiking and trails dominate Maine in the warmer months, the town is also a popular spot in the winter for those who enjoy snowmobiling. “A lot of people choose to get second homes here just to store their snow sleds and other equipment, kind of like a vacation home,” Spear says.
East Millinocket has a great Community Park pool that is popular in the summer.
East Millinocket folk enjoy the view of the river at nearby Medway Veterans Memorial Park.
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Dining and shopping options in three towns
East Millinocket sits close to neighboring towns like Medway and Millinocket, and residents can choose between the three towns on where to eat. Medway is home to Grandbelly's Country Café, which serves various dishes, from classic Maine seafood to steak or egg rolls. East Millinocket residents can stop by Hamlet Pub along Main Street for classic pub fare where “You’re a Stranger Here but Once,” as the sign says. Eight miles away in Millinocket, guests can enjoy homemade donuts and English muffins at the Appalachian Trail Café. “I used to go there every Sunday after church,” Spear says. Groceries can be found in town at Ellis Family Market or the Hannaford 7 miles away in Millinocket.
East Millinocket enjoy a good homemade hearty breakfast from he nearby Appalachian Trail Café.
You're only a stranger once at East Millinocket's Hamlet Pub.
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State routes running through the town
East Millinocket is connected to neighboring communities via Main Street, which runs through the town center and carries state Routes 11 and 157. This road also leads to Interstate 95, which many use to reach larger cities like Bangor to the south. For daily walks and getting to school, the quiet nature of the town allows residents to stroll along the residential streets to walk the dog or visit neighbors. Bangor International Airport is 65 miles to the south, and Millinocket Regional Hospital is 9 miles away.
Clubs and sports at East Millinocket schools
Students can start their education at Opal Myrick Elementary School, located on the same campus as the high school and receives a B-minus rating on Niche. They can then continue to Medway Middle School, which is just outside town and receives a D rating. Students can then finish at the C-minus-rated Schenck High School, which has over 20 extracurricular and co-curricular programs to try.
Opal Myrick Elementary School is ranked #76 in Maine Elementary Schools
Students in East Millinocket attend Medway Middle School, which is just outside town.
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Summerfest and Marathons
The East Millinocket community comes together each year in July for Summerfest. The event is a four-day festival ranging from bounce houses to a town-wide yard sale and several food and artisan vendors in the park. In the winter, residents can also head to Millinocket to participate in The Millinocket Marathon & Half, which started to help support the town after the mill's closing. This event has spread beyond the local community, and “people come from all over to run in it,” Spear says.
East Millinocket resident spend late afternnons fishing on Dolby Pond.
East Millinocket residents head to nearby Medway Veterans Memorial Park to splash in the river.
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Parks in this Area
Community Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Millinocket
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Millinocket, Millinocket sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Millinocket, Millinocket over the last 12 months is $163,529, up 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,574
Median Age
55
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,541
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,386
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
18.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
51.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
5°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
63''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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