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Perry, ME


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Perry, Maine

Perry, Maine is 181 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 269 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Washington county. The population of the town is 847.

The People and Families of Perry

In Perry, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $35,104. A sizable number of people in Perry work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Perry political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Perry Housing

Of the housing in Perry, approximately 91% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Property taxes in Perry are low by Maine standards.

Commuting

In Perry, 91% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the town than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Perry Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Perry, ME

Comparing Perry 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
Children Under 5 Years Old710
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents68
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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