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Readfield, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 52 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 150 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 2,360 people in the town.
In Readfield, about 68% of adults are married. Many folks in Readfield are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Readfield than in most places.
In 2000, Readfield had a median family income of $51,890. Readfield has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Readfield living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Readfield.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,500) in Readfield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 88% of housing in Readfield is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Readfield, 86% of commuters drive to work.
Readfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Readfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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