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2019 Most Diverse Suburbs in MaineAbout this List

Explore the most diverse suburbs in the U.S. based on ethnic and economic diversity statistics by city from the U.S. Census. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Biddeford

    • Town in Maine
    • 45 reviews
    #1 Most Diverse Suburbs in Maine

    Current Resident: I moved here and attended school through the Biddeford School system beginning at grade 2. Ever since my arrival, I have seen this city grow into something better one day after the other. Downtown Biddeford has improved and the businesses are flourishing. People are moving and finding jobs here. As a hobby, I like to run and I feel perfectly safe running around my city and neighborhood past sunset. For anyone hoping to start up a business or find a home, Biddeford is the city. It is up and coming and will surprise you with how amazing it is.
    Read 45 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C
      Public Schools
    • B
      Diversity
    • 21,413 Population
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  2. Brunswick

    • Town in Maine
    • 37 reviews
    #2 Most Diverse Suburbs in Maine

    Visitor: I had not visited the Maine coast for over 50 years, but traveled as far as Pemaquid in late June. My travel friend and I stayed in Brunswick for two nights and enjoyed dinner at the excellent Indian restaurant downtown. An older man approached the window beside us and flashed us with everything he had, or thought he had. We really didn't need "entertainment" so he received no applause or even a raised eyebrow! Hope the police will have the watchful eye.... Back in Ohio with the memories...of the fabulous Indian cuisine!
    Read 37 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Public Schools
    • B
      Diversity
    • 20,523 Population
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  3. Scarborough

    • Town in Maine
    • 34 reviews
    #3 Most Diverse Suburbs in Maine

    Current Resident: Scarborough is a quaint town to live in. The drivers are notably kind; every morning coming out of my street when there is traffic (there is a traffic light close by), it is not long before a car lets me turn and go in front of them. The education is notably good. The town has a park near its high school, numerous nearby pizza places, and many other convenient stores still without it being a city. I often cross over one of the Scarborough marshes, which is a good place for bird watching. One thing I would change would be, I wish they would finish road construction on Payne Road already!
    Read 34 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • B
      Diversity
    • 19,620 Population
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  4. Arundel

    • Town in Maine
    • 3 reviews
    #4 Most Diverse Suburbs in Maine

    Niche User: There are much police that keeps the crime rate down.
    Read 3 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • B
      Diversity
    • 4,186 Population
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  5. Westbrook

    • Town in Maine
    • 45 reviews
    #5 Most Diverse Suburbs in Maine

    Current Resident: With a reputation as a changing former milltown - having the sites of the earliest mills in Maine - Westbrook is truly mixing the past, present, and future. As it’s major employer, Idexx has reached over $2 billion in annual sales and is an incredible community partner. Although it’s downtown seemed to struggle for many years from the federal “Urban Renewal” restructuring of its core, a downtown working group recently helped Westbrook achieve the 10th nationally-accredited Main Street America status, and growth along its river and many aggressive municipal and volunteer projects are helping this community capitalize on the outsizing and increasingly in-affordability of neighboring Portland.
    Westbrook is truly making a move to return to the status as one of the shining jewels of the Pine Tree State!
    Read 45 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C
      Public Schools
    • B
      Diversity
    • 18,156 Population
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  6. Topsham

    • Town in Maine
    • 17 reviews
    #6 Most Diverse Suburbs in Maine

    Current Resident: There's great little shops and restaurants but also a closeness to any necessity stores. There are more local houses and those more on farms and outskirts of town. The people are a tight knit community of niceness.
    Read 17 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Public Schools
    • B
      Diversity
    • 8,737 Population
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  9. South Portland

    • Town in Maine
    • 45 reviews
    #7 Most Diverse Suburbs in Maine

    Current Resident: I love my hometown, South Portland, Maine! I live right on the water, so that's hard to beat. I guess if I wanted anything to change it would be the amount of funding that goes into schools, there just isn't enough of it! In recent years the high school finally got an update, but there are still a lot of things that need to be done.
    Read 45 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Public Schools
    • B
      Diversity
    • 25,431 Population
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  10. Saco

    • Town in Maine
    • 47 reviews

    Current Resident: Saco is but a quick hop on the I-95 away from Portland and ten minutes away from Maine's beautiful beaches. We have the best public schools in the immediate area. Downtown traffic is a nightmare during the summer due to a huge influx of tourists, but that's great if you happen to own a gift shop!
    Read 47 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 19,127 Population
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  11. South Windham

    • Town in Maine
    • 3 reviews

    Parent: I love living in Windham, ME. We have lakes, are close to the ocean and to several ski areas. The town is very welcoming and my high school has many great teachers. Our sports teams have won several sportsmanship awards; especially my cross country team.
    Read 3 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 1,176 Population
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  12. Old Orchard Beach

    • Town in Maine
    • 18 reviews

    Current Resident: Undoubtfully I am admittedly biased. This is the town I've grown up and still currently live in. On a linear level, this town is the poster child for Maine, titled, "Vacationland". During the school season, the area is stiff. Few live here year-round. Compare the fall and winter to the summer, and you can see a drastic difference. The nature of this town in the summer is completely opposite to the off-season. There are several tourists, community events that take place, restaurants, an amusement park, and what magnetizes tourists here; the beach. I have met at least half of my friends from families that recurringly vacation up to OOB. Despite how stagnant this town is during the fall and winter, every summer makes up for it.
    Read 18 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 8,745 Population
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  13. Freeport

    • Town in Maine
    • 17 reviews

    Current Resident: Great place for families. Small town feel can be good or bad, but lots of local festivals make it exciting and Portland is nearby. Schools have a strong atmosphere of enrichment and great resources for a semi-rural area, but lack the academic rigor of nearby districts.
    Read 17 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 8,296 Population
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  14. Bath

    • Town in Maine
    • 40 reviews

    Current Resident: Bath is a beautiful city with an excellent maritime culture that captivates the entire community into the High School itself (hence the mascot 'Shipbuilders'!) Being a small-knit community but still calling itself a city, one can find their niche easily within and meet many interesting and influential people—finding their calling and growing up with support from every block. If anything were to change, which is something to happen soon and in progress, would be the rebuilding and complete renovation of the public high school. This will invoke many more students to learn and pursue their education further and hopefully move back to Bath to stimulate its economy and further its growth.
    Read 40 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 8,314 Population
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  15. Yarmouth

    • Town in Maine
    • 25 reviews

    Current Resident: We appreciate the accessibility of public parks, trails along the river, summer programs for the family, the quality of the public education and recreational activities in the area!
    Read 25 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 8,494 Population
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  16. Gorham

    • Town in Maine
    • 57 reviews

    Current Resident: We are close to the lake and close to all the shopping and services (state of the art medical) in Portland and South Portland. Love Whole Foods and Trader Joes being a hop skip and a jump away!
    Read 57 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A-
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 17,147 Population
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  17. North Windham

    • Town in Maine
    • 24 reviews

    Niche User: Because it is not too much like a city, the crime is pretty low. However, incomes are low in some places and there the crime rates are higher.
    Read 24 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 5,819 Population
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  18. North Yarmouth

    • Town in Maine
    • 8 reviews

    Current Resident: Quiet suburb of Portland. Great school system, nice people. Would like to see more businesses so that we don’t have to leave town so much to run errands. Would like to see more of a downtown where people could interact more.
    Read 8 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 3,714 Population
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  19. Cumberland Center

    • Town in Maine
    • 2 reviews

    Current Resident: Small school and town, not many businesses but many populated towns close by. Clean and safe, a good place to grow up in.
    Read 2 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 2,492 Population
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  22. Windham

    • Town in Maine
    • 30 reviews

    Current Resident: Windham is a very supportive town filled with amazing people. The community if very uplifting, and can come together to help anyone. For instance, the past year a 11 year old boy was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, the town came together and gave this boy gifts, friendships, and happiness during his time of need. He recently became cancer free, and in his homecoming, many people from all over the town greeted him in his driveway as he got home. The town of Windham might not seem like much to an outsider, but by being a resident of this town, I have truly been able to understand what it is like to be in a community.
    Read 30 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 17,732 Population
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  23. Standish

    • Town in Maine
    • 28 reviews

    Current Resident: Standish is great because it is only about 30 minutes from Portland and South Portland so that is generally the furthest you will have to travel to get anything you need. There is a large grocery store, Hannaford with a Pharmacy and two large banks located in town. In addition, there are a couple restaurants and one of those discount "dollar" type stores. All of the above mentioned are in the area considered town center and if you can't find what you need there, it is only about 10 minutes to the next town to the east, Gorham or north, Windham where you will find more options. Standish has three elementary schools and a high school. The middle school is next door to the high school, but technically in Buxton.
    Read 28 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 10,091 Population
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  24. Falmouth

    • Town in Maine
    • 26 reviews

    Current Resident: Falmouth is overall a put together town. For instance, everyone puts there part into cleaning and making sure that it is safe and opening to everyone. I have had times where I would be asked where I live and people would look at me and exclaim that its the "rich' people town. I wouldn't go as far to say that but Falmouth residents always put there part in to make it look spectacular. If I had to change anything, I would like the town to be more social and less stuck up with who they talk to. I envision my perfect town to come together as a community and be more social.
    Read 26 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Public Schools
    • B-
      Diversity
    • 11,868 Population
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  25. New Gloucester

    • Town in Maine
    • 8 reviews

    Current Resident: I was raised in a military family, constantly moving from state to state. When I met my husband and settled down in New Gloucester Maine, I realized that what I thought I was also missing in my childhood was exactly what I thought: a sense of belonging. Building not only a house but a home has been a transformational experience. About 30 minutes outside Portland Maine you will find the large in size but small in feel town of New Gloucester. Here you will find the New Gloucester Village Store which epitomizes the meaning of what New Gloucester is all about: local products, wholesome food, and the friendliest of people. After experiencing a childhood feeling as if I never belonged, New Gloucester has made me feel all the feelings of pure joy.
    Read 8 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Public Schools
    • C+
      Diversity
    • 5,679 Population
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  26. Cumberland

    • Town in Maine
    • 11 reviews

    Niche User: The area is quiet and quaint. Everyone is friendly, and the small city not too far from here is a wonderful place to meet all sorts of people. The overall atmosphere is extremely relaxed. However, because the area is not very fast paced, one could get bored of the environment, unless you are really into hiking, camping, etc. The outdoor activities around here are limitless. Even though I like Maine I do wish I lived in a big city because that fits my personality more. still, Maine is a great place to get away and enjoy nature.
    Read 11 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • C+
      Diversity
    • 7,695 Population
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  27. Falmouth Foreside

    • Town in Maine
    • 2 reviews

    Current Resident: Falmouth Foreside is a very wealthy and safe community. There is sadly little diversity within, but the overall community is friendly and welcoming. It also has nice small town vibes but is within 15 min of the city of Portland.
    Read 2 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A+
      Public Schools
    • C+
      Diversity
    • 1,542 Population
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  28. Kennebunk

    • Town in Maine
    • 27 reviews

    Current Resident: I really like the small town feel, despite getting thousands upon thousands of tourists in the winter and summer months. We have beautiful beaches and a great downtown. The community does a great job at creating a clean and safe environment. The education in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel are top notch and I always felt as though I was getting what I needed at my schools. Whether that meant as an education, a great sports environment, or simply a safe and inviting place to go everyday. The one thing I would change about Kennebunk is maybe creating some more family owned businesses. We are a small town with a small town feel, and our downtown area would be perfect for more variety in businesses as well as more intimate places (even though they do a good job already at that).
    Read 27 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • C+
      Diversity
    • 11,223 Population
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  29. Kennebunkport

    • Town in Maine
    • 3 reviews

    Current Resident: Kennebunkport is the perfect beach town. In the summer there's cute shops, great restaurants, and amazing beaches. During the winter, the cold of Maine doesn't stop anyone with the town's annual tree lighting and Christmas festivities that attract thousands. The quiet beach town is amazing all times of the year. Aside from the tourist attractions, the public schools are one of the best in Maine, everyone is so nice, and it's a wonderful town for families.
    Read 3 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • A
      Public Schools
    • C+
      Diversity
    • 3,548 Population
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