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Dixfield, ME


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Dixfield, Maine

Dixfield, Maine, in Oxford county, is 61 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 153 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 2,514.

The People and Families of Dixfield

In Dixfield, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dixfield had a median family income of $41,979. In Dixfield, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Dixfield.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The town is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Dixfield Housing

Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Dixfield. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Dixfield, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Dixfield Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Dixfield Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Dixfield Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Dixfield, ME

Comparing Dixfield 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 Population76
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men56
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
Affordability of Rents79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built42
People Living Alone46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime78
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