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Scarborough
  • Suburb in Maine
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Scarborough

#9 in Best Suburbs to Live in Maine
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Scarborough is a suburb of with a population of 21,857. Scarborough is in Cumberland County and is one of the best places to live in Maine. Living in Scarborough offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Scarborough and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Scarborough are highly rated.
    About Scarborough...
    Population
    21,857
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $397,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,638
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      22.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      91.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,462.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      56.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Scarborough

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $105,960
    National
    $69,021
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