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Easton, ME


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Easton, Maine

Easton, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 235 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 334 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,249.

The People and Families of Easton

In Easton, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Easton had a median family income of $36,500.

Political Inclinations

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

Easton Housing

About 76% of housing units in Easton are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state. Homeowners in Easton benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Maine.

Commuting

In Easton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Easton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Easton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Easton, ME

Comparing Easton 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 Population87
Male Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty55
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home95
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing71
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes610
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
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