- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesA-
- DiversityB+
- JobsB-
- WeatherC
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$261,100
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,018
National
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Portland Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Working in Portland
Jobs
B-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$51,430
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Portland
- A
Casco Bay High School
- Portland Public Schools, ME
- 9-12
- 47 reviews
- A-
Longfellow School - Portland
- Portland Public Schools, ME
- K-5
- A-
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences
- Public School
- Portland, ME
- 9-12
- 41 reviews
- A-
Portland High School
- Portland Public Schools, ME
- 9-12
- 103 reviews
- A-
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
- Portland Public Schools, ME
- PK, K-5
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Portland Reviews
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Portland is an eccentric and vibrant city in beautiful Maine. The restaurant scene is top-notch, complete with local craft breweries and diverse eateries. The local music scene is bustling, and we have more of a progressive stance in the city. Take a walk on the Eastern Promenade and savor the ocean, or drive 40 minutes west and explore nearby mountains. There is something for everyone here!
Portand is a like a small-town version of Boston. It is the most diverse cities in Maine. There are great places to eat, lots of events going on, and the people are friendly. I have lived in Maine for about 20 years now and I have seen so many positive changes in this city. Although there are a lot going on, I feel like I’ve done it all! The night life in Portland is not bad. The clubs and bars close at 1am which kind of sucks, but if you want to have a longer night out, you would just have to go out early. Even going out early there are many things to do. I really do think that clubs and bars can benefit if they stay open till 2am. Overall Portland is a nice place to live, a great place to settle down and raise a family. Portland is slowly changing a getting better every year. This city has so much potential.
The first time I visited Portland, it felt like home. The ocean breeze that went through my hair while eating a frangipane tart from Standard Baking Company reminded me of summers back home. Portland's food scene is up and coming, with more restaurants per capita than New York. There are an amazing variety of cultural foods to explore, and amazing drink specials at night. Portland is also in an ideal location for taking advantage of both hiking and water activities. Travel a short distance away and you're in beautiful nature reserves, walking on amazing pathways. I also love Portland's weird and accepting community. The only thing Portland could do to improve would be to spend more money on it's public schools, have more celebrations honoring it's ethnic residents, and create more community gardens (the ten or so are not enough!).