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Brooks, ME


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Brooks, Maine

Brooks, Maine, in Waldo county, is 83 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 180 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Bangor metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Brooks is home to some 1,022 residents.

The People and Families of Brooks

In Brooks, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brooks had a median family income of $38,393. Home-based work is more common in Brooks than in most places.

Brooks Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Brooks was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Brooks, 86% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Brooks, ME

Comparing Brooks 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 Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Affordability of Rents57
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