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Rockport, ME


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Rockport, Maine

Rockport, Maine, in Knox county, is 69 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 161 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 3,209 people people live in Rockport.

The People and Families of Rockport

In Rockport, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockport had a median family income of $56,068. Overall, families in Rockport are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Rockport does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Rockport are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($13,000) in Rockport than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Rockport enjoy its low crime rate.

Rockport Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rockport, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in Maine.

Commuting

In Rockport, 82% of commuters drive to work. In Rockport, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the town enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyRockport Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRockport Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rockport College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Rockport Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rockport Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Rockport People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rockport Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rockport Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Rockport Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rockport, ME

Comparing Rockport 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Racial Diversity48
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime89

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