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Temple, ME


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Temple, Maine

Temple, Maine, in Franklin county, is 70 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 166 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 572 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Temple

In Temple, about 62% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Temple than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Temple had a median family income of $34,931. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Temple. Lots of residents of the town prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Temple Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Temple that were owner-occupied was 90%. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Temple, 87% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Temple, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Temple Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Temple College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Temple, ME

Comparing Temple 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 Population1010
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men56
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes69
People Living Alone36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents21
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