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Strong, Maine

Strong, Maine, in Franklin county, is 79 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 174 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 1,259.

The People and Families of Strong

In Strong, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Strong had a median family income of $36,250.

Strong Housing

Strong has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Maine.

Commuting

In Strong, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Strong Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Strong, ME

Comparing Strong 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 Population86
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone35
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