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Searsmont, ME


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Searsmont, Maine

Searsmont, Maine, in Waldo county, is 71 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 167 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Bangor metropolitan area. Searsmont contains a population of approximately 1,174.

The People and Families of Searsmont

In Searsmont, about 59% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Searsmont has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Searsmont had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Searsmont.

Searsmont Housing

Searsmont has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Searsmont, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Searsmont, ME

Comparing Searsmont 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Women56
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes46
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
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