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Island Falls, ME


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Island Falls, Maine

Island Falls, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 189 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 287 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 793.

The People and Families of Island Falls

In Island Falls, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Island Falls had a median family income of $35,375.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Island Falls favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Island Falls Housing

Island Falls has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Island Falls might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Maine. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Island Falls the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Island Falls, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyIsland Falls Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Island Falls Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Island Falls, ME

Comparing Island Falls 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 Citizens79
Female Share of the Population79
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults52
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone69
Housing Recently Built11
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