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Rangeley, ME


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Rangeley, Maine

Rangeley, Maine, in Franklin county, is 92 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 181 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. As of the year 2000 census, 1,052 people lived in Rangeley.

The People and Families of Rangeley

In Rangeley, about 59% of adults are married.

Rangeley is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rangeley had a median family income of $43,250. Significantly, more adults in Rangeley have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in Maine. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Rangeley.

Rangeley Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Rangeley are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Rangeley, 82% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Rangeley; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRangeley Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Rangeley College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Rangeley, ME

Comparing Rangeley 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
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens810
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women56
Female Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone69
Affordability of Rents68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime31
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