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Wells, Maine

Introduction to Wells, Maine

Wells, Maine, in York county, is 28 miles SW of Portland, Maine and 70 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 9,400.

Wells History

The area was named Webhannet by the Abenaki Indians, meaning “at the clear stream.” Wells was incorporated in 1653 and was named after Wells, England. It was the third town in Maine to be incorporated. Wells was previously the northeastern frontier of the English settlement. The area witnessed the development of shipbuilding and fishery industries apart from being a farming community.

Wells and nearby Attractions

  • Wells Corner Shopping Center
  • Wells Beach
  • The Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
  • Seashore Trolley Museum

Things To Do In Wells

Shopping destinations in Wells include the Wells Shopping Plaza and the Wells Corner Shopping Center. Tourists can even check out Moody Beach and Wells Beach. The Brick Store Museum and Seashore Trolley Museum are fascinating sites to visit. The Wells Harbor Community Park makes a perfect setting for memorable occasions.

Wells Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Wells Higher Education

York County Technical College is in Wells. There are several other colleges and universities that can be attended from Wells, including the University of New England-University Campus the University of New Hampshire, Saint Joseph’s College and Northern Essex Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyWells Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Wells Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 6%Wells People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Wells Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 10%Wells Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Wells Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Wells College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Wells Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Wells, ME

Comparing Wells 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 Population109
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men710
Male Share of the Population74
Female Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better810
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty710
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home106
Walking and Biking to Work69
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime74

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