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Orono, ME


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Orono, Maine

Introduction to Orono, Maine

Orono, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 115 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 211 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Bangor metro area, Orono is home to some 9,112 residents.

Orono History

Orono was first settled in by Jeremiah Colburn and Joshua Ayers in 1774. At that time the town was a part of the State of Massachusetts. The town was named after Joseph Orono, a chief of the Penobscot Indians. The town was incorporated on March 12, 1806. Orono is located in Penobscot County, which was established in 1816.

Orono and nearby Attractions

  • Hudson Museum
  • Maine Forest & Logging Museum/ Leonard
  • Maine Folklife Center
  • Page Farm & Home Museum
  • Lamoine State Park
  • Fort Knox State Park

Things To Do In Orono

Orono has several parks and playgrounds. Some of these include Marden Park, Chester G Bridges Tennis Complex, Concert Park, Webster Park and the Clarence B. Beckett Family Track and Field Complex. One can also visit the Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium and Observatory. The Penobscot-Valley Country Club is an ideal destination for golfers. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Twin City Shopping Center and the University Mall Shopping Center.

Orono Transportation

Bangor International is the nearest major airport.

Orono Higher Education

The town is home to the University of Maine. Higher education can also be pursued at the University of Maine at Farmington, Saint Joseph’s College and the University of Southern Maine.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyOrono Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyOrono Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyOrono College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyOrono Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Orono Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Orono Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Orono Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Orono Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Orono, ME

Comparing Orono 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 Population109
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men48
Racial Diversity410
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home94
Public Transportation Use710

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime86

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