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Cornish, ME


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Cornish, Maine

Cornish, Maine, in York county, is 29 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 100 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 1,269 people lived in Cornish.

The People and Families of Cornish

In Cornish, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cornish had a median family income of $46,477.

Political Inclinations

Cornish residents donated more money ($1,600) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Cornish Housing

An estimated 80% of living spaces in Cornish are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Cornish, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 12%Cornish Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 15%Cornish Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Cornish Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Cornish, ME

Comparing Cornish 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
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Property Taxes45
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