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Eddington, ME


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Eddington, Maine

Eddington, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 111 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 207 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Bangor metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Eddington is home to some 2,052 residents.

The People and Families of Eddington

In Eddington, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eddington had a median family income of $45,966. The large segment of the population in Eddington with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in Maine.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($4,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Eddington. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Eddington can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Eddington Housing

According to the 2000 census, 81% of the housing in Eddington was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Eddington, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyEddington Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Eddington Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Eddington Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Eddington Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Eddington, ME

Comparing Eddington 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 Population87
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home73
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents33
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime99
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