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Hallowell

A city of 2,592 people in Maine
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About Hallowell

City in Maine, United States
1771Established
2,570Population
6.1 sq miArea
39 ftElevation

Hallowell ( HAW-lə-wel) is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,570 at the 2020 census. Popular with tourists, Hallowell is noted for its culture and old architecture. Hallowell is included in the Augusta, Maine, micropolitan New England City and Town Area.

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ZIP code04347
Area code207
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Housing in Hallowell

$383K▲ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hallowell home is worth about $383,000, up 1.5% in a year, 8% below the Maine typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Hallowell

A

Safety Grade A

Hallowell reports less crime per resident than 94% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Hallowell 0
Maine 1
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Hallowell 1.9
Maine 9.6
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade B

The public schools Hallowell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Maine’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ME. Ratings are from neighbors.

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