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Oakfield, ME


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Oakfield, Maine

Oakfield, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 197 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 296 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 732 people lived in Oakfield.

The People and Families of Oakfield

In Oakfield, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakfield had a median family income of $30,556.

Political Inclinations

Oakfield residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Oakfield Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Oakfield are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Oakfield compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Oakfield, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyOakfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOakfield Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oakfield, ME

Comparing Oakfield 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens810
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men22
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home41
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone57
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