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Madawaska, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 272 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 370 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. About 4,534 people people live in Madawaska.
In Madawaska, about 63% of adults are married.
In 2000, Madawaska had a median family income of $42,269.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Madawaska than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Residents of Madawaska enjoy its low crime rate.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Madawaska, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in Maine.
In Madawaska, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Madawaska, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Madawaska strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Madawaska to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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