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Wells, Maine is a town located in York County. It is known for its beautiful beaches and historic downtown area. The city has a population of approximately 10,619 people according to the latest census data. When looking at the bestplaces rankings for Wells, it has an overall ranking of #90 out of all cities in Maine, with an A+ grade for cost of living and B- grade for crime & safety. The median home value in Wells stands at $339,000 and the median household income is $62,750 which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Wells received an A- rating for housing costs which reflects the relatively high price of living there. Furthermore, the education score is above average with a rating of B+. As such, Wells can be considered as an excellent place to live if one seeks access to good schools and a safe environment at a slightly higher cost than other parts of Maine.

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#15 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.
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#20 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#21 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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#89 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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Over 15 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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Over 15 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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