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Surry, ME


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Surry, Maine

Surry, Maine, in Hancock county, is 104 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 195 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 1,361 people in the town.

The People and Families of Surry

In Surry, about 67% of adults are married. Many folks in Surry are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Surry had a median family income of $41,324. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Surry. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,725) in Surry. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Surry Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Surry is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Surry contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Surry, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Surry College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Surry, ME

Comparing Surry 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
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use76
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents34
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