South Portland, ME
1 neighborhoods · 26,873 residents · Maine
B+
79/100
97
Safety Score
63
Affordability
$82K
Median Income
$358K
Median Home Value
Is South Portland, ME a Good Place to Live?
South Portland receives an overall livability grade of B+ (79/100), placing it among the better areas in Maine. Safety scores A+ (97/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores B (63/100) with a median household income of $81,551 and median home values around $357,900.
About 48.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.1%. 62% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 41.
$1,601
Median Rent/mo
48.8%
College Educated
3.1%
Unemployment
62%
Owner-Occupied
41
Median Age
26,873
Population
1
Zip Codes
Cumberland
County
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Neighborhoods in South Portland
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04106Cumberland Co. | 79 B+ | 97 | 63 | $82K | $358K | 26,873 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.