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Danforth, ME


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Danforth, Maine

Danforth, Maine is 181 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 278 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Washington county. The population of the town is 629.

The People and Families of Danforth

In Danforth, about 54% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Danforth. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danforth had a median family income of $25,341.

Danforth Housing

Of the housing in Danforth, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Danforth is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Maine. Property taxes in Danforth are low by Maine standards.

Commuting

In Danforth, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyDanforth Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Danforth Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Danforth, ME

Comparing Danforth 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 Population1010
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men21
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home51
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built21
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