North Yarmouth, ME

North Yarmouth, Maine

North Yarmouth, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 12 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 110 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portland metropolitan area. North Yarmouth contains a population of approximately 3,210.

The People and Families of North Yarmouth

In North Yarmouth, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in North Yarmouth, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Yarmouth had a median family income of $65,000. The typical family in North Yarmouth is better off than most in Maine. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in North Yarmouth. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in North Yarmouth.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in North Yarmouth favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,750. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

North Yarmouth Housing

North Yarmouth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Maine, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In North Yarmouth, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of North Yarmouth, ME

Comparing North Yarmouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

North Yarmouth Almanac

North Yarmouth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Yarmouth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North Yarmouth residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Yarmouth Colleges

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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