The University of Maine

Orono, ME

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The University of Maine - Orono, ME

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A charming campus environment amid Maine’s idyllic countryside

Public Rural Historic Black Bears

Since 1862, the University of Maine has been recognized as one of the finest institutions in the Northeast. The campus sits on Marsh Island, surrounded by the Penobscot and Stillwater Rivers. Though a fairly small facility, UMaine includes five museums, ten sports facilities, the Maine Folklife Center, and the Collins Center for the Arts, making it one of the major cultural centers for the region. The Maine Black Bears are the only Division I athletics program in the state.

The surrounding town of Orono is quite small, creating a classic New England college town environment to the community. The peaceful calm of Maine’s natural landscape surrounds the university, allowing you to get out and explore the outdoors quite easily. Maine’s “queen city” of Bangor is just fifteen minutes down the road, giving you easy access to the neighboring community’s more extensive dining, nightlife, and entertainment options anytime the urge strikes you.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Orono, ME is $1,325 for one bedroom, $1,546 for two bedrooms, and $1,725 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orono has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 627 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,325/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 934 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,546/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,155 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,725/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Asa C Adams School

Public

Grades PK-5

308 Students

7
out of 10

ASA C Adams School

Public

Grades K-5

Rating Unavailable

Orono Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

154 Students

7
out of 10

Orono Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rating Unavailable

Orono High School

Public

Grades 9-12

373 Students

5
out of 10

Orono High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Page Farm and Home Museum
  • Lyle E. Littlefield Ornamentals Trial Garden
  • Maynard F. Jordan Observatory
  • Emera Astronomy Center (Jordan Planetarium)
  • Bangor City Forest and Orono Bog Boardwalk

Airports

  • Bangor International

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