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Eagle Lake, ME


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Eagle Lake, Maine

Eagle Lake, Maine is 247 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 345 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Aroostook county. The population of the town is 815.

The People and Families of Eagle Lake

In Eagle Lake, about 46% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Eagle Lake.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eagle Lake had a median family income of $34,375.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Eagle Lake.

Eagle Lake Housing

Of the housing in Eagle Lake, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Eagle Lake offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Maine.

Commuting

In Eagle Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Eagle Lake makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Eagle Lake Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Eagle Lake Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Eagle Lake Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Eagle Lake, ME

Comparing Eagle Lake 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
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built52
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