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A slow-paced town in central Maine
There’s a good-natured community thriving in the small Androscoggin County town of Lisbon. “It’s very friendly and community-oriented. People are always posting in the Lisbon Facebook page, offering services and engaging with neighbors,” says Pauline Gendron, a resident who’s lived in the area since the 1980s. “Any time there’s new construction announced, they comment, ‘Oh, is it a Burger King!?’ joking around since we’ve never had one come to town,” Gendron says. Lisbon grew throughout the 19th and 20th centuries as workers moved to work at textile and corn mills in the area, the largest of which was the Worumbo Woolen Mill. As the mills closed, employees turned to the larger areas of Lewiston and Auburn, which are small cities 8 miles northwest of Lisbon. Residents today still make the trek for Lewiston-Auburn for Target runs and concerts at The Colisée while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, comfortable New England homes and plentiful natural spaces in Lisbon.
Lisbon is located in Androscoggin County, Maine
Lisbon is a small, neighborly town.
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Fishing, hiking and golfing near Lisbon
Joggers traverse wooded trails at Beaver Park, a public natural space with stocked ponds for fishing and softball fields. The park’s picnic areas often host family get-togethers and casual birthday parties. During Maine’s snowy winters, hiking trails become cross-country ski routes and adventurous residents can strap on their ice skates to glide across Middle Pond. One popular walking spot is the 4-mile Papermill Trail, which starts near Upland Road, travels along the Sabattus River and then the larger Androscoggin River, and ends in downtown Lisbon Falls. People here walk their dogs, push strollers or relax among the riverfront wildlife as kayakers float by. Golfers head to Apple Valley Golf Course, a public 18-hole course that’s about 2 miles west of Lisbon.
There are plenty of trails to hike at Beaver Park.
Get in a round of golf at Apple Valley Golf Course near Lisbon.
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Colonial-style homes and bi-levels in Lisbon
Housing options in Lisbon run the gamut from early 20th-century colonial styles on small, grass lots to newly built ranch styles on 3 acres of wooded land. Properties near Lisbon Street tend to sit closer together and appear in Colonial Revival and cottage designs. Usually built in the early 1900s, these tend to be priced between $200,000 and $350,000, depending on renovations like modern kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures. Raised ranches, bi-levels and ranch styles were added to the neighborhood in the 1960s and ‘70s, and these are all usually priced between $280,000 and $330,000. However, newly built ranches on larger parcels of land can list between $400,000 and $550,000. As there are still more secluded areas in Lisbon, buyers can sometimes find wooded lots under 2 acres from $40,000 to $70,000.
Lisbon is a small, neighborly town.
This home is typical in Lisbon.
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Various electives at Lisbon High School
The Lisbon School Department only has one elementary, middle and high school. “The area used to be more distinctly separated into Lisbon, Lisbon Center and Lisbon Falls. The district decided to merge all the elementary schools into one in the early 2000s, so the kids are all together the entire way,” Gendron says. Kids can attend Lisbon Community School, which has a C-plus rating from Niche, for elementary school, before progressing to Philip W. Sugg Middle School. Students may finish at Lisbon High School, famously attended by horror novelist Stephen King. The middle and high schools both have B-minus ratings from Niche. High school electives like Maine Outdoors, History of Pop Music, Yoga and Horror Storytelling appeal to a wide range of student interests.
Lisbon High School serves the local community.
Lisbon Community School has an overall grade of C+ on Niche.
Philip W. Sugg Middle School serves the surrounding Lisbon area.
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Local diners and small businesses on Lisbon Falls' Main Street
There are a few casual restaurants in Lisbon, but some of the more popular options in the area are a mile away, in Lisbon Falls. Locally, residents grab pizza for carryout at Angelo’s Pizzeria of Lisbon. Nearby, The Big Dipper is an ice cream stand with picnic tables so families can enjoy ice cream cones near the Androscoggin River. Main Street in Lisbon Falls has trendy, comfortable spots like Little River Coffee, where locals can pick up an iced latte to sip as they explore the Sunday farmers market at the Worumbo Riverfront Event Center. The large Worumbo Mill, which produced woolen products until it closed in 1964, burned down in 1987 and was fully torn down in 2016, ushering in more community events by the river. The Lisbon Cannabis Company also took up residence in one of the former mill’s smaller buildings. On Main Street, there’s also a diner decorated with bright orange accents called Frank’s Restaurant and Pub, so named to honor the storeowner who popularized the soft drink Moxie in town. Diners enjoy elevated pub fare like poutine, wings and onion rings in the laidback atmosphere. In Fall 2023, Lisbon Art Works, a small collective that showcases local artists’ work, was added to Main Street. Food City is a regional grocery store that stocks fresh produce and household essentials. To shop at larger retailers, many head to Lewiston or Auburn, where they can peruse the aisles at Target or Walmart.
Enjoy your favorite ice-cream at Big Dipper in Lisbon.
Flux Restaurant and Bar offers creative culinary delights in Lisbon.
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The Moxie Festival celebrates Maine's official beverage
The most popular event in the area is The Moxie Festival, a weekend-long event held in honor of the state’s official beverage. Moxie was created by a doctor native to Maine in 1884 as a “cure-all” medicinal elixir, but the drink was marketed as a soda in the early 1900s after FDA intervention. Moxie still contains gentian root but now comes in bright orange cans decorated with the tagline “distinctively different.” The drink's bitter taste is controversial, but the festival is beloved; thousands don orange T-shirts and gather for the longest parade in the state, run in the 5K race, watch a fireworks display and cheer on participants during the Moxie chugging contest. On some Wednesday evenings during the summer, residents can walk around the Worumbo Riverfront Event Center, sampling offerings from different local food trucks. The community welcomes the colder months with a seasonal event called A Very Merry Main Street, which has horse-drawn carriage rides, photo opps with Santa, a sticker scavenger hunt with nearby businesses and a tree lighting ceremony.
Lisbon Street takes residents to Lewiston
There are some sidewalks throughout Lisbon, but the area is mostly car-reliant. Lisbon Street is the major thoroughfare that bisects the neighborhood, offering a convenient route to drive southeast to Lisbon Falls or northwest to Lewiston and Auburn. While Lisbon and Lisbon Falls have seen some growth in the past couple of decades, residents still frequently drive the 10 miles to Lewiston/Auburn to shop at big box stores or use services like the Central Maine Medical Center. Drivers can head north to merge onto Interstate 95 or south to pick up Interstate 295, which both take them 30 miles south to the most populated city in the state, Portland. For longer trips, there's the Portland International Jetport. While winter brings plenty of snow in Lisbon, Gendron says that there’s solid infrastructure to maintain the roads. “They’re good about clearing the roads and keeping things up and moving. The last time we lost power for an entire week was from an ice storm in the ‘90s,” she says.
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Parks in this Area
Lisbon Community School Playground
Beaver Park
Transit
Airport
Portland International Jetport
51 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lisbon
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lisbon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lisbon, ME sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lisbon, ME over the last 12 months is $341,500, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
5,791
Median Age
46
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,808
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,938
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
18.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
% Population in Labor Force
76.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
55''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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