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West Gardiner, ME


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West Gardiner, Maine

West Gardiner, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 46 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 144 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 2,902 residents.

The People and Families of West Gardiner

In West Gardiner, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in West Gardiner are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Gardiner had a median family income of $48,056. More so than most places, the people in West Gardiner generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in West Gardiner are poor than in most places in Maine.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in West Gardiner.

West Gardiner Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in West Gardiner was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In West Gardiner, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 9%West Gardiner Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%West Gardiner People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%West Gardiner Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of West Gardiner, ME

Comparing West Gardiner 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 Population86
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity37
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22
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