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Embden, ME


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Embden, Maine

Embden, Maine, in Somerset county, is 89 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 186 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 881.

The People and Families of Embden

In Embden, about 65% of adults are married. Embden is considered a town for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Embden had a median family income of $35,833.

Embden Housing

About 92% of housing units in Embden are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Embden tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Maine.

Commuting

In Embden, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Embden Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Embden, ME

Comparing Embden 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 Population109
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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