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Greenwood, ME


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Greenwood, Maine

Greenwood, Maine, in Oxford county, is 49 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 137 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 802.

The People and Families of Greenwood

In Greenwood, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenwood had a median family income of $41,458. Greenwood has a large middle class.

Greenwood Housing

About 87% of housing units in Greenwood are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Greenwood, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Greenwood People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Greenwood, ME

Comparing Greenwood 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 Population86
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Rents23
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