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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.
In Island Falls, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Island Falls had a median family income of $35,375.
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 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.
In Island Falls, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Island Falls to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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