- 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
$273,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,079
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.
Portland Neighborhood Map
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Portland
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$56,977
National
$55,322Top Neighborhoods in Portland
Portland Reviews
125 reviews
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I love Portland! It's beautiful, walkable, and accessible. Very foodie town, with over 100 resturants! Parking can be difficult at times (especially in the winter), and the parking authority is strict.
Portland is hip, oceanside, friendly, and has great food and entertainment! What more could one want? I have lived in Portland for 18 years, and growing up here has been nothing but an inspiring experience. I have grown up spending days on the coast's best Crescent Beach, going downtown to watch local bands, and running around Maine's most beautiful public parks. It is absolutely perfect, and so beautiful.
Portland is an incredibly diverse city with rural and urban sectors. Low-income housing and immigrant services are prevalent in the Old Port downtown area, while extremely high-priced and wealthier housing options are located in the rural areas. There are a wide variety of public and private schools placed strategically around the city to reach all students of Portland. Night life and tourism is a big focus of the downtown. Many restaurants have been replaced by healthier options, and gyms are being built on the regular. Homelessness is rampant within the city, but many shelters, food pantries, and soup kitchens offer aid to help these people. Portland is a spread out city, and commute time in between buildings of interest is never more than 20 minutes due to the light traffic and efficient roadways.