Freeport, Maine

Freeport, Maine

Freeport, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 15 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Freeport

In Freeport, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freeport had a median family income of $58,134. Freeport is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Freeport isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Freeport residents, with $20,751. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Freeport Housing

In Freeport, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Freeport has higher property taxes than most places in Maine, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Freeport, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Freeport, ME

Comparing Freeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Freeport Almanac

Freeport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Freeport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Freeport residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Freeport

Freeport High Schools (2004)

FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL
30 HOLBROOK STREET
207-865-4706
Serves 451 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

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