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Westfield, ME


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Westfield, Maine

Westfield, Maine, in Aroostook county, is 231 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 329 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 559.

The People and Families of Westfield

In Westfield, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westfield had a median family income of $33,409.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Westfield.

Westfield Housing

Westfield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Westfield, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Westfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Westfield, ME

Comparing Westfield 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
Male Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone58
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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