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New Portland, ME


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New Portland, Maine

New Portland, Maine, in Somerset county, is 84 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 181 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 785 people in the town.

The People and Families of New Portland

In New Portland, about 63% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in New Portland than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Portland had a median family income of $35,284.

New Portland Housing

Approximately 90% of housing in New Portland is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in New Portland.

Commuting

In New Portland, 89% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%New Portland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of New Portland, ME

Comparing New Portland 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 Population98
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens57
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
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