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Beals, ME


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Beals, Maine

Beals, Maine is 144 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 228 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Washington county. The population of the town is 618.

The People and Families of Beals

In Beals, about 71% of adults are married. Beals, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beals had a median family income of $31,458. A sizable number of people in Beals work from home.

Beals Housing

Of the housing in Beals, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Beals, 71% of commuters drive to work. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBeals Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Beals Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Beals, ME

Comparing Beals 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Affordability of Rents47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11
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