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Guilford, ME


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Guilford, Maine

Guilford, Maine is 112 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 211 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Piscataquis county. The population of the town is 1,531.

The People and Families of Guilford

In Guilford, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Guilford had a median family income of $32,311.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Guilford.

Guilford Housing

Of the housing in Guilford, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Maine. Property taxes in Guilford are low by Maine standards.

Commuting

In Guilford, 88% of commuters drive to work. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGuilford Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Guilford Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Guilford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Guilford, ME

Comparing Guilford 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 Population87
Female Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity25
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes610
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built31
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