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South Portland

#15 in Best Suburbs to Live in Maine
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Maine
  • 45 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    South Portland is a town in Maine with a population of 25,431. South Portland is in Cumberland County. Living in South Portland offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In South Portland there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in South Portland and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in South Portland are above average.
    About South Portland...
    Population
    25,431

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $235,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,119
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    South Portland Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      151.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      50.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      303.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,873.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      74
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in South Portland

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,515
    National
    $55,322
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    South Portland Reviews

    45 reviews
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    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.
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    I grew up in South Portland, went to school in Maryland, got married and moved my family back to South Portland. The community is fantastic. There are lots of small businesses, the community supports their kids by coming to watch the sporting events, school plays, partaking in fundraising events and helping out those in need. I wish construction weren't so prevalent. The need to build on all open spaces is strong and the city seems to be getting full.
    South Portland has a lot to offer. There are lighthouses, beaches, parks and trails to hike. It is beautiful and seems so rural compared to the city right next door. Love my neighborhood!