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Bradford, ME


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Bradford, Maine

Bradford, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 117 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 215 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,186 people in the town.

The People and Families of Bradford

In Bradford, about 61% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Bradford, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bradford had a median family income of $36,786.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Bradford Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Bradford is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Bradford is known in Maine for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Bradford, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bradford Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bradford, ME

Comparing Bradford 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
Children Under 5 Years Old610
Racial Diversity48
Age of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men33
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone22
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