Maine city profile
What it costs to live in South Portland, and how it compares with other Maine cities, in plain numbers.
Value score
62
3rd best value in Maine
How much you get for what you pay, versus other Maine cities.
Overall livability
69
2nd overall in Maine
Cost, safety, schools, jobs and quality of life combined.
South Portland is home to about 26,428 people. A typical home runs $293,700 and a household earns around $73,900, a price-to-income ratio of 4.0. Among Maine's largest cities, it ranks 3rd for value and 2nd overall. For context, the typical South Portland home is about 25% below the statewide median of $392,000 and local household income is about 12% above the statewide median of $66,100.
Median home price
$293,700
9th in ME of 12
Median rent
$1,465/mo
Median household income
$73,900
Home price to income
4.0x
Unemployment
4.1%
3rd in ME of 12
School rating
6/10
2nd in ME of 12
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