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Monticello, ME


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Monticello, Maine

Monticello, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 217 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 316 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 790 people in the town.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $30,000.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied. The town is known in Maine for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Monticello.

Commuting

In Monticello, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMonticello Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMonticello Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Monticello, ME

Comparing Monticello 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
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone46
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