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Otisfield, ME


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Otisfield, Maine

Otisfield, Maine, in Oxford county, is 32 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 122 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 1,560 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Otisfield

In Otisfield, about 68% of adults are married. When people think of Otisfield, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Otisfield had a median family income of $46,652. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Otisfield.

Political Inclinations

Otisfield folks tended to give their money ($250) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Otisfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Otisfield that were owner-occupied was 95%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Otisfield housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Otisfield, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Otisfield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Otisfield, ME

Comparing Otisfield 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 Population98
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens34
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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