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Freeport, ME


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Freeport, Maine

Introduction to Freeport, Maine

Freeport, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 15 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 114 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Portland metropolitan area. Freeport has a population of 7,800.

Freeport History

Freeport was originally a part of North Yarmouth and was known as Harraseeket. Europeans first settled in the area in 1700. The town was incorporated as Freeport on February 14, 1789. The early economy of the area depended on woodworking, shipbuilding, farming, fishing and canning. The first railroad entered in the area in 1849. The Casco Castle and Amusement Park was established in the town in 1903.

Freeport and nearby Attractions

  • Pettengill Farm
  • Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
  • King Way Mall Shopping Center
  • Pejepscot Museum
  • Bradbury Mountain State Park
  • Peary - MacMillan Arctic Museum

Things To Do In Freeport

You can visit the Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park while in Freeport. The Pettengill Farm is also a popular tourist destination. The town also has a number of shopping centers including the Freeport Crossing Outlet Mall, Freeport Village Square Shopping Center, King Way Mall Shopping Center and the Freeport Outlet Shopping Center. The First Parish Congregational Church, First Baptist Church and Saint Jude’s Catholic Church are some of the local churches.

Freeport Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Freeport Higher Education

The University of Southern Maine, the University of New England-University Campus and Saint Joseph’s College are some of the nearest universities and colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyFreeport Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFreeport Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFreeport Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyFreeport Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Freeport College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Freeport Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 9%Freeport Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Freeport Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 12%Freeport Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Freeport People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Freeport, ME

Comparing Freeport 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 Population86
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men710
Male Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Racial Diversity210

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income710
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime86

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