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Rockland, Maine

Introduction to Rockland, Maine

Rockland, Maine, in Knox county, is 64 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 155 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 7,609 people live in Rockland.

Rockland History

Rockland was once inhabited by the Abenaki Indians. It was originally known as Catawamteak, which means “great landing place.” John Lermond built a camp in this area in 1767 to produce pine lumber and oak staves. At that time it was known as Lermond's Cove. It was renamed Shore village in 1777 and became the town of East Thomaston on July 28, 1848. The name was changed to Rockland in 1850. It was incorporated as a city in 1854.

Rockland and nearby Attractions

  • Farnsworth Art Museum
  • Owls Head Transportation Museum
  • Shore Village Museum
  • Birch Point State Park
  • Warren Island State Park
  • Camden Hills State Park

Things To Do In Rockland

Rockland is home to several parks and open spaces, including the Harbor Park, J C Park, the Rockland Recreation Building and Playground and the Wasgett Field. The Main Street Historic District and Rockland Residential Historic District are also worth visiting. The Rockland Golf Course is an ideal destination for golfers. One can also visit the Shore Village Museum and the William A Farnsworth Art Museum. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Rockland Shopping Center and the Rockland Plaza Shopping Center.

Rockland Transportation

Bangor International is the nearest major airport.

Rockland Higher Education

The University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of New England-University Campus and several others provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRockland Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Rockland Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Rockland Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Rockland, ME

Comparing Rockland 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home96
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime51
Low Property Crime21
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