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Standish, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 15 miles W of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 98 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Portland metropolitan area. Standish has a population of 9,285.
In Standish, about 59% of adults are married. Lots of Standish people are married off.
In 2000, Standish had a median family income of $53,461. People in Standish generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Standish than most places.
Residents of Standish gave more campaign money ($4,725) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Standish. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Standish, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.
Comparing Standish to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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