NEIGHBORSCORE

Thorndike, Maine · ZIP 04986

Thorndike — ZIP 04986

Crime DataSchools

Thorndike (04986) scores 87/100 — Excellent for Maine. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $253K.

87OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

Tap a tab to compare 04986 against its city, state, or the nation.

Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share6%
Property crime share94%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100
Avg math proficiency68%
Avg reading proficiency67%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index63/100
Typical home value$253K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Unity, MaineUnityZIP 04988
86▼1 vs here
Brooks, MaineBrooksZIP 04921
77▼10 vs here
Troy, MaineTroyZIP 04987
81▼6 vs here
Montville, MaineMontvilleZIP 04941
88▲1 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$253K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

103

Violent Crime

6

Property Crime

97

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Waldo County, Maine (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Mt View High School09–12271
82%
82%
Mt View Middle School06–08232
65%
63%
Mt View Elementary SchoolPK–05273
57%
57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

2,323

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

33 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 04986 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 04986 has a school score of 79/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 04986 is approximately $253K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 04986 in Thorndike has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.