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Fort Fairfield, ME


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Fort Fairfield, Maine

Fort Fairfield, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 245 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 344 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 3,579.

The People and Families of Fort Fairfield

In Fort Fairfield, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fort Fairfield had a median family income of $33,446.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Fort Fairfield.

Fort Fairfield Housing

Fort Fairfield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Fort Fairfield tend toward the low side for Maine.

Commuting

In Fort Fairfield, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fort Fairfield Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Fort Fairfield Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Fort Fairfield Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Fort Fairfield, ME

Comparing Fort Fairfield 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
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women56
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime53

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