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Castine, Maine is 88 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 180 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Hancock county. The population of the town is 1,343.
In Castine, about 30% of adults are married.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Castine.
In 2000, Castine had a median family income of $65,500. Castine is one of the richer towns in Maine. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. The people of Castine can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Castine political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Castine, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Castine than most places in Maine.
In Castine, 57% of commuters drive to work. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Castine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Castine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | |  |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone |  | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built |  | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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