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Brownfield, Maine

Brownfield, Maine, in Oxford county, is 37 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 109 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,251 people in the town.

The People and Families of Brownfield

In Brownfield, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownfield had a median family income of $39,886.

Brownfield Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Brownfield is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Brownfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Brownfield, ME

Comparing Brownfield 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 Population88
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents45
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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