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Standish, ME


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Standish, Maine

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.

The People and Families of Standish

In Standish, about 59% of adults are married. Lots of Standish people are married off.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Standish Housing

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.

Commuting

In Standish, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyStandish Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Standish People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Standish Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Standish Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Standish, ME

Comparing Standish 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 Population74
Well-Paid Single Women59
Children Under 5 Years Old49
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men47
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens21
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income610
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work37
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

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