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Somerville, ME


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Somerville, Maine

Somerville, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 58 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 156 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 509.

The People and Families of Somerville

In Somerville, about 61% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Somerville had a median family income of $40,455.

Somerville Housing

Somerville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 93% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Somerville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Somerville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Somerville, ME

Comparing Somerville 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 Population1010
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity36
Senior Citizens22
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home62
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes58
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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