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Monmouth, ME


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Monmouth, Maine

Monmouth, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 41 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 139 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 3,785 residents.

The People and Families of Monmouth

In Monmouth, about 64% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Monmouth are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monmouth had a median family income of $47,616.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Monmouth. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Monmouth Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in Monmouth was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Monmouth, 93% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMonmouth Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Monmouth, ME

Comparing Monmouth 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
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old610
Male Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity37
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes32
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime86

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