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Unity, ME


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Unity, Maine

Unity, Maine is 80 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 178 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Waldo county. The population of the town is 1,889.

The People and Families of Unity

In Unity, about 42% of adults are married. Adults in Unity are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Unity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Unity had a median family income of $36,696. A sizable number of people in Unity work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Unity political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Unity Housing

Of the housing in Unity, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Unity offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the town are lower than most places in Maine.

Commuting

In Unity, 79% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Unity than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Unity Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Unity, ME

Comparing Unity 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents69
Affordability of Property Taxes58
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