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Oakland, Maine

Introduction to Oakland, Maine

Oakland, Maine is 66 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 165 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Kennebec county. The population of the town is 5,959.

Oakland History

Oakland was first settled in by Europeans in 1780. It was then known as Taconnet, honoring the Indian chief Taconnet. It was incorporated as West Waterville in 1873 and renamed Oakland in 1883. Oakland was previously known as the "Axe and Scythe Capital" of New England. Farming has been important throughout the history of Oakland.

Oakland and nearby Attractions

  • Maine State Museum
  • Lake Saint George State Park
  • Messalonskee Lake
  • Edward Arlington Robinson House

Things To Do In Oakland

A visit to the Maine State Museum and Redington Museum may be exciting for those interested in the area’s history. Lake Saint George State Park comes with a swimming area and camping facilities. The Edward Arlington Robinson House is a historical site and a major tourist attraction. One can also enjoy a walk by Messalonskee Lake during free hours.

Oakland Transportation

Bangor International is the nearest major airport.

Oakland Higher Education

Institutes offering higher education to the residents of Oakland include the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of Southern Maine and Saint Joseph’s College.

Comparative Profile of Oakland, ME

Comparing Oakland 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 Population85
Age of the Population63
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Female Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better56
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime75
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