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Skowhegan, Maine, in Somerset county, is 80 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 179 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 8,824 residents in the town.
In Skowhegan, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Skowhegan had a median family income of $35,880.
Skowhegan folks tended to give their money ($2,550) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Skowhegan that were owner-occupied was 66%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Skowhegan has reasonable real estate taxes.
In Skowhegan, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Skowhegan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Skowhegan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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