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Calais, Maine, in Washington county, is 181 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 272 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The city has a population of 3,447.
In Calais, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Calais had a median family income of $39,118.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Calais ($200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 63% of housing units in Calais are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Calais are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Calais, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Calais to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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