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Fayette, ME


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Fayette, Maine

There are 1,040 residents in Fayette.

The People and Families of Fayette

In Fayette, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of Fayette, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fayette had a median family income of $46,500.

Fayette Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fayette that were owner-occupied was 92%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Fayette housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Fayette, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Fayette, ME

Comparing Fayette 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 Population98
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity37
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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