Maine · Metropolitan Area
Portland is a mid-size city in Maine with a population of 68,505. Residents earn $76,174 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Portland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Portland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Portland is $76,174, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Portland is $452,600, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,487 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Portland is below the national average at 238 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,215 per 100,000, 64% above the national average.
Portland is a highly educated community — 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Portland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 68.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 87.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,174 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,125 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,372 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $101,946 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,210 |
| County GDP | $34,616M |
| Restaurants | 1,133 |
| Healthcare | 1,504 |
| Retail | 1,447 |
| Manufacturing | 417 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,839 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |
| Census Median | $452,600 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $543,125 |
| Median List Price | $699,000 |
| Median List Price | $699,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $350 |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Inventory | 114 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,487 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,237 |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 46.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,839 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,232/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,504 |
| Total Violent | 238.0/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.5/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.1/100K |
| Robbery | 96.4/100K |
| Assault | 110.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,214.8/100K |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 370.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,762.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 81.4/100K |
| Arson | 19.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 68.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6332°N, 70.1853°W |
| County FIPS | 23005 |
Winner: Democrat by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.2% |
| 76% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,180/sq mi |
| Total Area | 21.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 63 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 65 |
| Public Libraries | 35 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,504 |
| Restaurants | 1,133 |
| Retail Stores | 1,447 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |