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Greenville, ME


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Greenville, Maine

Greenville, Maine, in Piscataquis county, is 128 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 226 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,623.

The People and Families of Greenville

In Greenville, about 58% of adults are married. Lots of people in Greenville live independently, in one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenville had a median family income of $36,694.

Greenville Housing

In Greenville, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. And yes, you can rent a place in Greenville without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Greenville, 88% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyGreenville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 13%Greenville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Greenville, ME

Comparing Greenville 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 Population99
Senior Citizens810
Female Share of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home62
Walking and Biking to Work55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime32
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