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Brooklin, Maine

Brooklin, Maine, in Hancock county, is 93 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 182 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 841.

The People and Families of Brooklin

In Brooklin, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooklin had a median family income of $46,591. Brooklin benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Brooklin residents, with $6,900. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Brooklin Housing

In Brooklin, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Brooklin, 81% of commuters drive to work. In Brooklin, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Brooklin College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Brooklin Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Brooklin Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Brooklin Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Brooklin, ME

Comparing Brooklin 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women89
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents34
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