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Pittston, ME


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Pittston, Maine

Pittston has a population of 2,548.

The People and Families of Pittston

In Pittston, about 63% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Pittston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pittston had a median family income of $45,769. Pittston has a large middle class.

Pittston Housing

In Pittston, 87% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Pittston, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Pittston Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Pittston, ME

Comparing Pittston 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
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity25
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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