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Addison, ME


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Addison, Maine

Addison, Maine, in Washington county, is 141 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 228 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 1,209 people lived in Addison.

The People and Families of Addison

In Addison, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Addison had a median family income of $30,000.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Addison.

Addison Housing

An estimated 86% of living spaces in Addison are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Addison, 91% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Addison.

Comparative Profile of Addison, ME

Comparing Addison 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 Population87
Male Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity35
Well-Paid Single Men21
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone35
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