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Otis, Maine

Otis, Maine, in Hancock county, is 115 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 208 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 543 residents.

The People and Families of Otis

In Otis, about 65% of adults are married.

The people of Otis are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Otis had a median family income of $47,917. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Otis.

Otis Housing

According to the 2000 census, 89% of the housing in Otis was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Otis have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Otis, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Otis Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Otis College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Otis, ME

Comparing Otis 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work21
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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