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Limestone, ME


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Limestone, Maine

Limestone, Maine is 253 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 352 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Aroostook county. The population of the town is 2,361.

The People and Families of Limestone

In Limestone, about 48% of adults are married.

Approximately 10% of Limestone is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Limestone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Limestone had a median family income of $39,135.

Political Inclinations

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

Limestone Housing

Of the housing in Limestone, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the town are low by Maine standards.

Commuting

In Limestone, 96% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Limestone than most towns its size. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyLimestone Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Limestone Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Limestone Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Limestone, ME

Comparing Limestone 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home31
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime65
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