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Durham, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 19 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 118 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Lewiston - Auburn metropolitan area. Durham has a population of 3,381.
In Durham, about 70% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Durham. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Durham.
In 2000, Durham had a median family income of $55,028. Durham is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Durham isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Durham residents, with $1,300. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Durham, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Durham has higher property taxes than most places in Maine, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Durham, 93% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the town use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.
Durham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Durham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Durham travel • Durham mortgages and property.
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