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Mexico, ME


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Mexico, Maine

Mexico, Maine, in Oxford county, is 63 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 154 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 2,959 people lived in Mexico.

The People and Families of Mexico

In Mexico, about 51% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Mexico; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mexico had a median family income of $33,776.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Mexico.

Mexico Housing

An estimated 70% of living spaces in Mexico are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Mexico offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Mexico, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mexico Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Mexico Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mexico, ME

Comparing Mexico 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 Citizens89
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Men45
Female Share of the Population47
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
People Living Alone810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime21
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