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Buxton, Maine, in York county, is 13 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 92 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Portland metropolitan area. Buxton has a population of 7,452.
In Buxton, about 63% of adults are married.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Buxton.
In 2000, Buxton had a median family income of $52,845. Buxton is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Buxton isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Buxton residents, with $4,800. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Buxton, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Buxton, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Buxton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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