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Linneus, ME


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Linneus, Maine

Linneus, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 199 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 297 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 892.

The People and Families of Linneus

In Linneus, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Linneus. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Linneus had a median family income of $35,625.

Linneus Housing

In Linneus, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Residential property taxes remain low i Linneus.

Commuting

In Linneus, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Linneus Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Linneus, ME

Comparing Linneus 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 Population75
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone11
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