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Richmond, Maine

Richmond, Maine, in Sagadahoc county, is 37 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 135 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 3,298.

The People and Families of Richmond

In Richmond, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richmond had a median family income of $48,125. Richmond is full of successful families and individuals.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Richmond residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Richmond isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Richmond Housing

In Richmond, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Richmond, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Richmond Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Richmond Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Richmond, ME

Comparing Richmond 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 Population86
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old59
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98
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