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Harrington, Maine

Harrington, Maine, in Washington county, is 138 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 225 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 882.

The People and Families of Harrington

In Harrington, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrington had a median family income of $29,211. An unusual characteristic of Harrington is the share of people in it who work at home.

Harrington Housing

About 82% of housing units in Harrington are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Harrington, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Harrington, ME

Comparing Harrington 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 Population98
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times34
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Affordability of Rents46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone35
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