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Have you thought about what it might be like to retire in Maine? This website has useful data and opinions about the best places to retire in Maine, including exciting active adult and over 55 retirement communities in the Pine Tree State. This northernmost New England state has a small population (just over 1.3 million people in 2005) along with unparalleled beauty. Its 3500 miles of shoreline is dotted with countless islands and a rustic charm that is unforgettable. Inland there are many lakes and extensive forests. Mount Katahdin is located near the coast but has an elevation of almost 5300 feet. The largest town in the state, Portland, has 20% of the state's population. Augusta is the capital. There are many beautiful towns in the state. Maine tends to attract hardy souls who love the outdoors and the change of seasons.
The Wikipedia entry for Maine has more facts.
Maine Climate
The Maine climate is called humid-continental. There are 4 seasons. Summers are mild and winters are cold with frequent snowstorms.
Economy
Maine's capita income at $30,556 is slightly below average for the United States. The median home price in Portland is $242,700 vs. national median of $220,000. Prices in rural areas can be quite a bit lower.
Cost of living in Portland is above average- 110 index vs national index of 100.
Maine Taxes
Maine's top marginal income tax rate is a fairly high 8.5%, which kicks in at $35,450. State sales tax is 5.0%. Total tax burden in Portland is well above the average of the largest cities in the nation at 10.8%.
More tax information is available at Maine taxes.
Certified Retirement Communities
Maine does not have a certified retirement community program.
Best retirement communities in Maine
Maine has some wonderful small towns - both on the coast and inland. Its small college towns (Bowdoin (Brunswick), Bates (Lewiston), and Colby (Waterville) are lovely and attract retirees as well as students.
Camden, Bath, Cape Elizabeth, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunkport (home of the elder President Bush) and Bar Harbor are some of the most beautiful towns anywhere in the world - many of these attract summer residents. Topretirements has profiled a number of towns that make great retirement communities including
Portland, a resurging city in the southern part of the state. Towns in neighboring Vermont and New Hampshire like Waitsfield would also appeal to people thinking about a Maine retirement. Sunday River and Sugarloaf are two great ski resorts that attract retirees.
At Topretirements.com our job is to provide the objective facts and peer-reviewed profiles to help you find the best community for you. So if you are considering a Maine retirement, check out the listings on this site. Here is more inside information on retirement living communities in the neighboring states to help you retire in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. These links provide insight and data into economic conditions, climate, top communities, and taxes.
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