Unity, ME

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):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Unity, ME

Comparing Unity to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Unity Almanac

Unity Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Unity Public Libraries

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Unity Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Unity residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Unity Colleges

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Unity College

(List of All Maine Colleges)

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