Holden

City in Maine, United States

Overview

Holden, Maine is a quaint small town set between Bangor and Maine's beautiful wilderness, offering a peaceful atmosphere and classic New England scenery. It is known for its friendly community, scenic drives, and outdoor recreation.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maine
Population
3,277
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.75°, -68.68°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,325
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
6.4°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
-6.8°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
-35.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1211 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BGR
Distance
13 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.