Boothbay Harbor, ME

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 34 miles E of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 126 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 2,334 residents.

The People and Families of Boothbay Harbor

In Boothbay Harbor, about 53% of adults are married. People in Boothbay Harbor have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Boothbay Harbor.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boothbay Harbor had a median family income of $45,625. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Boothbay Harbor. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Boothbay Harbor. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Boothbay Harbor Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Boothbay Harbor was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Boothbay Harbor, 83% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Boothbay Harbor, ME

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Boothbay Harbor Almanac

Boothbay Harbor Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Boothbay Harbor Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Boothbay Harbor, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Boothbay Harbor Public Libraries

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Boothbay Harbor Hospitals

ST ANDREWS HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
6 ST ANDREWS LANE PO BOX 417
(207) 633-2121
Emergency Service: Yes

Boothbay Harbor High Schools (2004)

BOOTHBAY REGION HIGH SCHOOL
236 TOWNSEND AVENUE
207-633-2421
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 303 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Boothbay Harbor Colleges

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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