Skip to content
Hallowell Newcomer Survey
1.
When did your household move to Hallowell
Since the pandemic started in 2020
2015-2019
Earlier
2.
Where did you move from?
Within Kennebec County
Outside of Kennebec County but within Maine
Outside of Maine but within the Northeast (DC to Boston)
Outside of the northeast but within the United States
Outside of the United States
3.
What was the initial impetus for your move to central Maine? (check all that apply)
Job change
Need to be closer to family members
Want to get away from cities
Other (please specify)
4.
What factors influenced your household's decision to move to Hallowell? (5 is very influential, 1 is not much)
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Arts, music, nightlife
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Close to work
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Already had friends or family here
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Schools
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Walkable, friendly neighborhoods
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Hallowell's reputation for tolerance and diversity
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Affordable housing
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Availability of broadband
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Near to recreational opportunities, trails, skiing, boating
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Any other reasons? Please list
5.
Do either you or your partner work remotely at any time?
No
A day or two a week
Several days a week
N/A (not applicable)
Comment
6.
Now that you've lived here, if a friend asked you about moving here, how would you describe the pluses of living here?
7.
Now that you've lived here, if a friend asked you about moving here, how would you describe the negative aspects of living here?
8.
Now for some demographic questions -- what is your age?
Under age 30
Age 30 to 45
Age 50 to 65
Age 65 or older
9.
Do you own or rent?
Own a house
Own a condominium
Rent a house
Rent an apartment
Other (please specify)
10.
How large is your household?
1
2
3
4
5 or more
Comment
11.
Do you have school age children living with you?
in day care or preschool
In elementary school
in high school
In post-secondary education
no kids in the house
Other (please specify)
12.
What other comments do you have on moving to Hallowell that haven't been asked yet?
13.
Are you interested in attending or listening to the community forum that will be presented by the Hubbard Library later this spring?
Yes
No
If yes, please give name and email contact
14.
Would you be willing to be interviewed about your experience as part of a Hubbard Public Library program?
Yes
No
If yes, please give name and email contact
Thank you
Current Progress,
0 of 14 answered