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Yarmouth, ME


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Yarmouth, Maine

Introduction to Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth, Maine, in Cumberland county, is 10 miles N of Portland, Maine and 109 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Portland metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 8,360 people lived in Yarmouth.

Yarmouth History

Formerly, the town was known as Westcustogo. The first saw mill in the town was built in 1674. North Yarmouth was incorporated in 1679 as the eight Maine province. Yarmouth previously occupied the eastern side of North Yarmouth; it was incorporated in 1849 as an independent town. A fort was built when some settlers came here in 1640.

Yarmouth and nearby Attractions

  • Yarmouth Historical Society and Museum
  • Aquaboggin Water Park
  • Bradbury Mountain State Park
  • Eagle Island State Historic Site

Things To Do In Yarmouth

Tourists can plan a trip to the Yarmouth Historical Society and Museum while in Yarmouth. The Bradbury Mountain State Park and the Aquaboggin Water Park provide opportunities for recreation. The Eagle Island State Historic Site is also one of the major attractions. In addition, Yarmouth hosts the Clam Festival every year.

Yarmouth Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Yarmouth Higher Education

Institute offering higher education include the University of Southern Maine, Saint Joseph’s College, the University of New England-University Campus and the University of Maine at Augusta.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyYarmouth Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyYarmouth Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyYarmouth Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyYarmouth People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyYarmouth College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 7%Yarmouth Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Yarmouth Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Yarmouth Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Yarmouth, ME

Comparing Yarmouth 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 Population108
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime96
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