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Rumford, Maine

Introduction to Rumford, Maine

Rumford, Maine, in Oxford county, is 63 miles N of Portland, Maine and 154 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 6,472.

Rumford History

Rumford was originally known as New Pennacook Plantation. The land was granted to Timothy Walker, Jr. and to the associates of Concord, New Hampshire in 1779. Jonathan Keyes and his son Francis were the first settlers in the area. It was incorporated in 1800 as Rumford. The town was named after Sir Benjamin Thompson, the Count of Rumford.

Rumfordand nearby Attractions

  • Rumford Area Historical Museum
  • Webb Beach
  • Bryant Pond Telephone Museum
  • Stony Brook Recreation
  • Mount Blue State Park
  • Washburn - Norlands Living History Center

Things To Do In Rumford

Rumford offers a number of recreational facilities. One can visit the Rumford Area Historical Museum. Visitors may also plan a trip to the Pennacook Falls. The Mount Blue State Park and Webb Beach are also worth taking a look around.

Rumford Transportation

Air transportation is available from Portland International Airport.

Rumford Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at the University of Maine at Farmington, Saint Joseph’s College, the University of New England-University Campus and the University of Southern Maine.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRumford Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rumford Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Rumford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Rumford, ME

Comparing Rumford 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home41
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime42

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