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Prospect, ME


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Prospect, Maine

Prospect, Maine, in Waldo county, is 92 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 187 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Bangor metropolitan area. There are an estimated 642 people in Prospect.

The People and Families of Prospect

In Prospect, about 62% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Prospect than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prospect had a median family income of $41,406.

Prospect Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Prospect is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Prospect is known in Maine for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Prospect, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Prospect Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Prospect Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Prospect, ME

Comparing Prospect 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes46
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
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