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Deer Isle, Maine, in Hancock county, is 87 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 176 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,876 people in the town.
In Deer Isle, about 61% of adults are married.
Deer Isle has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Deer Isle had a median family income of $40,714. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Deer Isle. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,200) in Deer Isle. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 84% of housing in Deer Isle is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Deer Isle is known in Maine for having lower rents than most places.
In Deer Isle, 84% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.
Comparing Deer Isle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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