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Portland
  • Town in Maine
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Portland

#8 in Best Places to Live in Maine
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Portland is a town in Maine with a population of 68,063. Portland is in Cumberland County and is one of the best places to live in Maine. Living in Portland offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Portland there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Portland and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Portland are above average.
    Population
    68,063
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $341,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,278
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      161.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      128.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,547.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      87.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Portland

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,109
    National
    $69,021
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