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Saco, ME


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Saco, Maine

Saco, Maine, in York county, is 14 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 85 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 16,822 people in the city.

The People and Families of Saco

In Saco, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saco had a median family income of $52,724. Saco has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,650) in Saco. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Saco Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Saco is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Saco, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Saco Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Saco Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Saco Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Saco People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Saco, ME

Comparing Saco 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 Women710
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men610
Age of the Population63
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old49
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income69
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use58
Walking and Biking to Work37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime63

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