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Ogunquit, Maine

Ogunquit, Maine, in York county, is 33 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 65 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,226.

The People and Families of Ogunquit

In Ogunquit, about 57% of adults are married. Lots of people in Ogunquit live independently, in one-person housing.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Ogunquit.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ogunquit had a median family income of $56,731. Ogunquit is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Ogunquit isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Ogunquit. The town, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ogunquit residents, with $3,400. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ogunquit Housing

In Ogunquit, 78% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Ogunquit has higher property taxes than most places in Maine, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Ogunquit, 79% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Ogunquit; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Ogunquit use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOgunquit Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyOgunquit Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyOgunquit People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOgunquit Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOgunquit Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Ogunquit Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ogunquit College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ogunquit, ME

Comparing Ogunquit 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 Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime33
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