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Phillips, Maine

Phillips, Maine, in Franklin county, is 80 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 174 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 990 people in the town.

The People and Families of Phillips

In Phillips, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Phillips had a median family income of $32,284. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Phillips.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,250) in Phillips. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Phillips Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Phillips is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Phillips, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Phillips Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Phillips, ME

Comparing Phillips 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 Population86
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men45
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Female Share of the Population36
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes610
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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