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Lovell, ME


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Lovell, Maine

Lovell, Maine, in Oxford county, is 45 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 122 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 974 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Lovell

In Lovell, about 62% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Lovell than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lovell had a median family income of $40,833. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Lovell.

Political Inclinations

Lovell folks tended to give their money ($1,300) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Lovell Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lovell that were owner-occupied was 88%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use.

Commuting

In Lovell, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lovell Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lovell, ME

Comparing Lovell 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 Population99
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Property Taxes45
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents22
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