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Farmingdale, ME


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Farmingdale, Maine

Farmingdale, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 47 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 145 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 2,804 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Farmingdale

In Farmingdale, about 56% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Farmingdale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farmingdale had a median family income of $40,862. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Farmingdale. People say that the town is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Farmingdale folks tended to give their money ($450) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Farmingdale Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Farmingdale that were owner-occupied was 71%.

Commuting

In Farmingdale, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Farmingdale Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Farmingdale College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Farmingdale, ME

Comparing Farmingdale 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
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes34
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