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Pittsfield, ME


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Pittsfield, Maine

Pittsfield, Maine, in Somerset county, is 88 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 187 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 4,214 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Pittsfield

In Pittsfield, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pittsfield had a median family income of $40,612.

Political Inclinations

Pittsfield folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Pittsfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Pittsfield that were owner-occupied was 73%.

Commuting

In Pittsfield, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Pittsfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Pittsfield, ME

Comparing Pittsfield 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 Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Racial Diversity510
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built42
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime44

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