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Starks, ME


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Starks, Maine

Starks, Maine, in Somerset county, is 75 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 172 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 578.

The People and Families of Starks

In Starks, about 64% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Starks had a median family income of $33,462.

Starks Housing

Starks has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Rents in Starks tend toward the low side for Maine.

Commuting

In Starks, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Starks, ME

Comparing Starks 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 Population109
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity12
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Affordability of Rents910
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
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