Old Orchard Beach, ME

Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Old Orchard Beach, Maine, in York county, is 11 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 87 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Portland metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Old Orchard Beach is home to some 8,856 residents.

The People and Families of Old Orchard Beach

In Old Orchard Beach, about 46% of adults are married. People in Old Orchard Beach have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Old Orchard Beach had a median family income of $47,952.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,275) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Old Orchard Beach. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Old Orchard Beach Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in Old Orchard Beach was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Old Orchard Beach, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Old Orchard Beach, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Old Orchard Beach, ME

Comparing Old Orchard Beach 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
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Old Orchard Beach Almanac

Old Orchard Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Old Orchard Beach Public Libraries

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Old Orchard Beach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Old Orchard Beach residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Old Orchard Beach High Schools (2004)

OLD ORCHARD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
40 E EMERSON CUMMINGS BLVD
207-934-4461
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 363 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Old Orchard Beach Colleges

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