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Dixmont, ME


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Dixmont, Maine

Dixmont, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 88 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 186 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Bangor metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,065 people in Dixmont.

The People and Families of Dixmont

In Dixmont, about 64% of adults are married. Many folks in Dixmont are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dixmont had a median family income of $36,607.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Dixmont Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Dixmont is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Dixmont.

Commuting

In Dixmont, 93% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 7%Dixmont Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Dixmont Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dixmont, ME

Comparing Dixmont 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
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Well-Paid Single Men32
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity24
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home95
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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