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Milford, ME


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Milford, Maine

Milford, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 119 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 216 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Bangor metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,950 people in Milford.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $46,542.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Milford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Milford Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Milford, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Milford, ME

Comparing Milford 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 Population86
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home51

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone34
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