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Etna, ME


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Etna, Maine

Etna, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 98 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 196 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Bangor metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Etna is home to some 1,012 residents.

The People and Families of Etna

In Etna, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Etna are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Etna had a median family income of $37,750.

Etna Housing

According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in Etna was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Etna.

Commuting

In Etna, 89% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Etna Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Etna, ME

Comparing Etna 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
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population68
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults42
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone22
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