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Freedom, ME


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Freedom, Maine

Freedom, Maine, in Waldo county, is 76 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 174 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Bangor metropolitan area. There are an estimated 645 people in Freedom.

The People and Families of Freedom

In Freedom, about 61% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Freedom than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freedom had a median family income of $35,750. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Freedom.

Freedom Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Freedom is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Freedom, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Freedom Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Freedom Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Freedom Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Freedom College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Freedom, ME

Comparing Freedom 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 Population1010
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity510
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone34
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