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Islesboro, Maine is 80 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 173 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Waldo county. The population of the town is 603.
In Islesboro, about 62% of adults are married. Adults in Islesboro are more likely than in most places to live alone.
In 2000, Islesboro had a median family income of $48,750. Islesboro is one of the richer towns in Maine. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Islesboro. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Islesboro work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Islesboro political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Islesboro, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.
In Islesboro, 76% of commuters drive to work.
Islesboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Islesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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