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West Paris, Maine

West Paris, Maine is 48 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 138 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Oxford county. The population of the town is 1,722.

The People and Families of West Paris

In West Paris, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Paris had a median family income of $35,714.

West Paris Housing

Of the housing in West Paris, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In West Paris, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of West Paris, ME

Comparing West Paris 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 Population76
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Male Share of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone35
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