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Gardiner, Maine


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Gardiner, Maine

Gardiner, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 46 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 144 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 6,198 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Gardiner

In Gardiner, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gardiner had a median family income of $42,750.

Political Inclinations

Gardiner folks tended to give their money ($2,450) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Gardiner Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gardiner that were owner-occupied was 63%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Gardiner, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Gardiner Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Gardiner Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Gardiner, ME

Comparing Gardiner 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 Population74
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home94
Public Transportation Use58
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing91
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime64

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