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Blaine, Maine

Blaine, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 228 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 327 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 806.

The People and Families of Blaine

In Blaine, about 69% of adults are married. Blaine is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blaine had a median family income of $33,056.

Blaine Housing

About 82% of housing units in Blaine are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Maine.

Commuting

In Blaine, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Blaine Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Blaine, ME

Comparing Blaine 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 Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity24
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults31
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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