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Brownville, ME


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Brownville, Maine

Brownville, Maine, in Piscataquis county, is 128 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 227 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,259 people in the town.

The People and Families of Brownville

In Brownville, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownville had a median family income of $35,446.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Brownville Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Brownville is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Brownville.

Commuting

In Brownville, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Brownville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Brownville, ME

Comparing Brownville 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 Population99
Senior Citizens810
Male Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Men55
Female Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
People Living Alone710
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime54
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