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Presque Isle, Maine is 235 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 334 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Aroostook county. The population of the city is 9,511.
In Presque Isle, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Presque Isle had a median family income of $37,090.
Among Presque Isle political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Presque Isle, approximately 61% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Presque Isle are lower than most places in Maine.
In Presque Isle, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Presque Isle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Presque Isle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Presque Isle colleges • Presque Isle travel.
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