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Abbot, Maine

Abbot, Maine, in Piscataquis county, is 118 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 217 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 630.

The People and Families of Abbot

In Abbot, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Abbot had a median family income of $36,827.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Abbot residents, with $300. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Abbot Housing

In Abbot, 90% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. And yes, you can rent a place in Abbot without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Abbot, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Abbot strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Abbot Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Abbot Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Abbot Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Abbot, ME

Comparing Abbot to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults52
Median Family Income44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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