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Grand Isle, ME


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Grand Isle, Maine

Grand Isle, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 271 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 370 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 518 people people live in Grand Isle.

The People and Families of Grand Isle

In Grand Isle, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Grand Isle tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grand Isle had a median family income of $34,875.

Grand Isle Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Grand Isle, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Maine.

Commuting

In Grand Isle, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 10%Grand Isle Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Grand Isle, ME

Comparing Grand Isle 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population74
Female Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity23
Well-Paid Single Men11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone23
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