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    Vinalhaven - North Haven, ME

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    Overview

    Vinalhaven - North Haven is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maine. With a population of 1,877 people and just one neighborhood, Vinalhaven - North Haven is the 221st largest community in Maine. Vinalhaven - North Haven has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.

    Vinalhaven - North Haven home prices are not only among the most expensive in Maine, but Vinalhaven - North Haven real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

    Occupations and Workforce

    Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Vinalhaven - North Haven is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 44.04% of the Vinalhaven - North Haven workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Vinalhaven - North Haven is a town of farmers, fishers, or foresters, construction workers and builders, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Vinalhaven - North Haven who work in farm management occupations (22.87%), management occupations (13.38%), and maintenance occupations (7.79%).

    Of important note, Vinalhaven - North Haven is also a town of artists. Vinalhaven - North Haven has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Vinalhaven - North Haven’s character.

    A relatively large number of people in Vinalhaven - North Haven telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.87% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

    Setting & Lifestyle

    Another notable thing is that Vinalhaven - North Haven is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.

    It is a fairly quiet town because there are relatively few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. (Children, for example, often can't help themselves from being noisy, and being parents ourselves, we know!) Vinalhaven - North Haven has relatively few families with children living at home, and is quieter because of it. Renters and college students, for their own reasons, can also be noisy. Vinalhaven - North Haven has few renters and college students. But the biggest reason it is quieter in Vinalhaven - North Haven than in most places in America, is that there are just simply fewer people living here. If you think trees make good neighbors, Vinalhaven - North Haven may be for you.

    One of the nice things about Vinalhaven - North Haven is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

    One of the benefits of Vinalhaven - North Haven is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 13.66 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.

    Demographics

    The citizens of Vinalhaven - North Haven are among the most well-educated in the nation: 48.31% of adults in Vinalhaven - North Haven have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

    The per capita income in Vinalhaven - North Haven in 2022 was $59,064, which is wealthy relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $236,256 for a family of four. However, Vinalhaven - North Haven contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

    The people who call Vinalhaven - North Haven home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Vinalhaven - North Haven residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Vinalhaven - North Haven include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Dutch.

    The most common language spoken in Vinalhaven - North Haven is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.

    Notable & Unique Neighborhood Characteristics

    The way a neighborhood looks and feels when you walk or drive around it, from its setting, its buildings, and its flavor, can make all the difference. This neighborhood has some really cool things about the way it looks and feels as revealed by NeighborhoodScout's exclusive research. This might include anything from the housing stock to the types of households living here to how people get around.

    Real Estate

    Unpopulated, and rural, the neighborhood is one of the least crowded neighborhoods in all of America. If you like open space, no traffic, and lots of room, this neighborhood may be just what you are looking for. According to NeighborhoodScout's leading research, this neighborhood is less densely populated than 91.6% of the neighborhoods in America. Do you like a coastal setting? If so, this neighborhood may be to your liking. The neighborhood is on the ocean, a bay, or inlet. Often such coastal places have amenities and recreational activities on the waterfront that are attractive to residents and visitors alike. In addition to being coastal, is a very nautical neighborhood, meaning that it is somewhat historic, walkable, densely populated and on the water. This gives the neighborhood a very nautical feel, with some seaside and shipping feel, which some may really enjoy the sights and sounds of. One of the notable things about is that it is one of the quietest neighborhoods in America, according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and quantitative rating of quietness. When you are here, you will find it to be very quiet. If quiet and peaceful are your cup of tea, you may have found a great place for you.

    In addition, despite all of the residential real estate here in the neighborhood, NeighborhoodScout has discovered that much of it is vacant. In resort or second-home vacation areas, this naturally occurs because homes and apartments are seasonally occupied, and empty for a portion of the year. In non-vacation or resort areas, however, this can be an indicator of property abandonment or a weak real estate market. The vacancy rate here is 56.5%, which is higher than 99.3% of all U.S. neighborhoods.

    Occupations

    It used to be that most Americans lived on the farm, or otherwise made their living from the land, the forests, or the sea. With global trade and an economy increasingly based on providing services to one another, fewer people farm, fish or harvest timber now than at any time in American history. But according to NeighborhoodScout's leading analysis, the neighborhood stands apart from most American neighborhood due to the proportion of its residents still working in these fields. With 22.9% of the workforce so employed, this neighborhood has a greater concentration of such workers than 99.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.

    Length of Commute

    Whether walking, biking, riding, or driving, the length of one's commute is an important factor for one's quality of life. The neighborhood stands out for its commute length, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis. Residents of the neighborhood have the pleasure of having one of the shortest commutes to work of any neighborhood in America. 81.3% of the residents have a commute time from home to work (one way) of less than fifteen minutes. This is a higher proportion of residents enjoying a short trip to work than NeighborhoodScout found in 99.7% of U.S. neighborhoods. Less time commuting means more time for other things in life.

    People

    If you are planning to retire in Maine, this neighborhood should be on your must-see list. For many reasons, may be considered a retiree's dream neighborhood. According to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis and metrics, it's peaceful and quiet, has above average safety from crime compared to other neighborhoods in Maine, while also offering a diverse range of housing options. This, along with the vibrant mix of very educated seniors and other age groups who choose to live here, makes the neighborhood more retiree-friendly than 95.0% of neighborhoods in ME. If a Maine retirement is in your future, this neighborhood should be one of the places you visit.

    Diversity

    Did you know that the neighborhood has more Scottish and English ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 9.3% of this neighborhood's residents have Scottish ancestry and 31.2% have English ancestry.

    The Neighbors

    How wealthy a neighborhood is, from very wealthy, to middle income, to low income is very formative with regard to the personality and character of a neighborhood. Equally important is the rate of people, particularly children, who live below the federal poverty line. In some wealthy gated communities, the areas immediately surrounding can have high rates of childhood poverty, which indicates other social issues. NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals both aspects of income and poverty for this neighborhood.

    The neighbors in the neighborhood in Vinalhaven - North Haven are middle-income, making it a moderate income neighborhood. NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis reveals that this neighborhood has a higher income than 46.0% of the neighborhoods in America. With 11.6% of the children here below the federal poverty line, this neighborhood has a higher rate of childhood poverty than 54.3% of U.S. neighborhoods.

    A neighborhood is far different if it is dominated by enlisted military personnel rather than people who earn their living by farming. It is also different if most of the neighbors are clerical support or managers. What is wonderful is the sheer diversity of neighborhoods, allowing you to find the type that fits your lifestyle and aspirations.

    In the neighborhood, 31.5% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is farming, forestry, or commercial fishing, with 22.9% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in manufacturing and laborer occupations (21.2%), and 15.7% in sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants.

    Languages

    The most common language spoken in the neighborhood is English, spoken by 97.2% of households. Some people also speak Italian (6.0%).

    Ethnicity / Ancestry

    Culture is the shared learned behavior of peoples. Undeniably, different ethnicities and ancestries have different cultural traditions, and as a result, neighborhoods with concentrations of residents of one or another ethnicities or ancestries will express those cultures. It is what makes the North End in Boston so fun to visit for the Italian restaurants, bakeries, culture, and charm, and similarly, why people enjoy visiting Chinatown in San Francisco.

    In the neighborhood in Vinalhaven - North Haven, ME, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as English (31.2%). There are also a number of people of German ancestry (10.9%), and residents who report Irish roots (9.4%), and some of the residents are also of Scottish ancestry (9.3%), along with some Dutch ancestry residents (5.2%), among others.

    Getting to Work

    Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in neighborhood spend under 15 minutes commuting one-way to work (81.3% of working residents), one of the shortest commutes across America.

    Here most residents (66.8%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also hop out the door and walk to work to get to work (9.0%) . In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.

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