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Mars Hill, ME


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Mars Hill, Maine

Mars Hill, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 229 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 327 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 1,480 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Mars Hill

In Mars Hill, about 59% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Mars Hill.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mars Hill had a median family income of $33,333.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Mars Hill Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mars Hill that were owner-occupied was 68%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Mars Hill has going for it.

Commuting

In Mars Hill, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 5%trophyMars Hill Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mars Hill, ME

Comparing Mars Hill 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
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population710
Male Share of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity23
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built32
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