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Garland, ME


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Garland, Maine

Garland, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 109 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 208 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 990.

The People and Families of Garland

In Garland, about 63% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Garland is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garland had a median family income of $31,534.

Garland Housing

About 91% of housing units in Garland are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Maine.

Commuting

In Garland, 89% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Garland. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Garland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Garland, ME

Comparing Garland 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 Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old610
Age of the Population63
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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