Portland, ME

Maine · Cumberland County · Portland-South Portland Metro

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.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

68,505 Population 3,180/sq mi density

$76,174 Median Income $52,125 per capita

$452,600 Home Value $543,125 Zillow

$1,487 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr

242 Violent Crime/100K 2,581 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$76,174 median income, 3.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.3 / 5.0

$452,600 home value, $1,487/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

242 violent crimes/100K (36% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

59.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $76,174

1% higher than US avg

Home Value $452,600

61% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 242/100K

36% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 59.2%

76% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,487

28% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 27.9%

13% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.1%

14% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.3%

57% lower than US avg

How Portland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population68,505

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density3,180/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 80%

Veterans4.4%

Economy

Median Income$76,174

Per Capita$52,125

Unemployment3.1%

Poverty5.3%

County GDP$34,616M

Commute20 min

Housing

Home Value$452,600

Rent$1,487

Ownership46.7%

Zillow$543,125

Housing Units35,585

Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

Violent242/100K

Property2,581/100K

Murder4.5/100K

Assault129/100K

Burglary272/100K

Health

Obesity27.9%

Uninsured7.0%

Smoking11.3%

Depression26.4%

Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI34 (Good)

Rain48.1 in/yr

Sunny Days246/yr

Education

A+

Bachelor's+59.2%

High School+95.7%

Graduate+23.6%

School Score6.43

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%

Commute20 min

Broadband90.6%

EV Stations63

Libraries35

Is Portland a Good Place to Live?

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, abundant sunshine. 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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Portland is below the national average at 242 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,581 per 100,000, 32% above the national average.

Education

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. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 68.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Portland has a population of 68,505 with a density of 3,180 people per square mile, spread across 21.5 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (80.1%), with 9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.8% of residents, while 12.2% speak Spanish. 4.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 13.3% of residents have a disability. 93.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

68,505

Total Population

3,180

People / sq mi

37.5yrs

Median Age

4% below US avg

21.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%

Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Portland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.8%

12% above US avg

Spanish 12.2%

9% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Portland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Portland is $76,174, which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,125 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,372. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 21.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Portland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,174
	1% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$52,125
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,372
IRS Avg AGI	$101,946
Gini Index	0.467 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.1%
	14% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.3%
	57% below US avg
Establishments (County)	18,210
County GDP	$34,616M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,133
Healthcare	1,504
Retail	1,447
Manufacturing	417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,839
	124% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	19.9 min
Drive Alone	56.1%
Public Transit	2.7%
Work from Home	21.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Portland is $452,600, 61% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $543,125, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.8% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,487 (28% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,186 for a one-bedroom to $1,497 for a two-bedroom apartment. 46.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 35,585 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1945. The average annual property tax is $7,839 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$452,600
	61% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$543,125
Median List Price	$699,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$699,000
$/Sq Ft	$350
Homes Sold	31
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.8%
Price Drops	17.5%
Inventory	114

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,487
	28% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,237
Rent Burden	29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,108
1 Bedroom	$1,186
2 Bedrooms	$1,497
3 Bedrooms	$1,951
4 Bedrooms	$2,190

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	46.7%
Owner-Occupied	46.7%
Renter-Occupied	53.3%
Housing Units	35,585
Median Year Built	1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,839
	124% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.73%

In Portland, 27.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.0% of residents. 29.2% have high blood pressure. 11.3% are current smokers. 18.5% report binge drinking. 16.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 26.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:603. The dentist ratio is 1:904. 85.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.8 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

8.9

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

13.1

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.1

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

86.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.2

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

159.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Portland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

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%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.3%
	19% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.5%
Physical Inactivity	16.9%
Depression	26.4%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	11.5%
Short Sleep	31.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.9%
Uninsured	7.0%
	19% below US avg
Primary Care	1:603
Dentists	1:904
Mental Health	1:119
Checkup Rate	78.5%
Dental Visits	68.7%
Premature Death	6,232/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.8/10
Exercise Access	85.2%
Healthcare Facilities	1,504

Portland has a violent crime rate of 242 per 100,000 residents, 36% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 129.4 per 100,000, robbery at 64.7, rape at 43.6. The murder rate is 4.5 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,581 per 100,000, 32% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,197, burglary at 272, vehicle theft at 111 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Portland receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Portland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	242.3/100K
	36% below US avg
Murder	4.5/100K
	28% below US avg
Rape	43.6/100K
Robbery	64.7/100K
Assault	129.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,580.6/100K
	32% above US avg
Burglary	272.4/100K
Theft	2,196.9/100K
Vehicle Theft	111.4/100K
Arson	7.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	24
Traffic Accidents	239
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Portland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 68.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Area	21.5 sq mi (55.8 km²)
Population Density	3,180/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6332°N, 70.1853°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Cumberland County County
Nearest Airport	Portland International Jetport (PWM) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 68.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0376 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	10.4 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	98.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 16, 2012	5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine	M4.7	38 km
Jan 27, 2025	9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine	M3.8	70 km
Aug 21, 1996	12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire	M3.8	112 km
Feb 26, 1999	0 km NW of China, Maine	M3.8	108 km
Jan 17, 2000	4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine	M3.6	106 km
Jan 3, 2000	4 km W of Leeds, Maine	M3.5	75 km
Oct 6, 1992	1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.4	118 km
Sep 7, 2000	7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine	M3.2	103 km
Sep 26, 2010	2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.2	118 km
Jan 10, 1999	2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.1	109 km
Sep 5, 1994	13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine	M3.1	81 km
Nov 20, 1994	4 km WNW of Norway, Maine	M3.0	75 km
Jan 27, 2000	3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire	M3.0	107 km
Jan 10, 1999	1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.0	110 km
Jul 22, 2003	72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts	M3.0	119 km
Jan 8, 1998	52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts	M2.9	87 km
Jun 7, 2010	29 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.9	69 km
Feb 4, 2022	0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire	M2.9	115 km
Apr 25, 2023	4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire	M2.9	105 km
Jul 28, 2024	6 km W of Gardiner, Maine	M2.8	72 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 2).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1991	Bob	Category 2	118 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	288 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

78 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 20 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	97 km	0
May 21, 2006	EF2	96 km	0
Jul 6, 1999	EF2	100 km	0
Jul 8, 1996	EF2	74 km	0
Jun 22, 1981	EF2	83 km	0
May 3, 1976	EF2	78 km	0
Jul 31, 1971	EF2	87 km	0
Jul 31, 1971	EF2	82 km	0
Jul 31, 1971	EF2	97 km	0
Oct 10, 1966	EF2	53 km	0
Jul 18, 1963	EF2	82 km	0
May 14, 1963	EF2	76 km	0
Jun 19, 1957	EF2	77 km	0
Jul 1, 2017	EF1	64 km	0
Jul 1, 2017	EF1	66 km	0
Jul 1, 2017	EF1	68 km	0
Jul 28, 2014	EF1	40 km	0
Jun 1, 2011	EF1	94 km	0
Jul 21, 2010	EF1	53 km	0
Jul 21, 2010	EF1	52 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2008	MAINE	Avalanche	3.6 m	—	43 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	3.3 in
March	34°F (1°C)	4.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	4.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
October	49°F (10°C)	4.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
December	28°F (-2°C)	4.3 in

Portland has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.2").

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Portland is located in Cumberland County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 66.9% of the vote, a 36.3-point margin. 90.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 63 EV charging stations. There are 35 public libraries serving the community. 1,504 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 56.1% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.7% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.6%

D 66.9%

Winner: Democrat by 36.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	24
Traffic Accidents	239
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	59.2%
	76% above US avg
High School+	95.7%
Graduate Degree+	23.6%
School Test Score	6.43

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	3,180/sq mi
Total Area	21.5 sq mi
County	Cumberland County County

Services

Broadband Access	90.6%
Avg Download Speed	132.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	63
Alt Fuel Stations	65
Public Libraries	35
Healthcare Facilities	1,504
Restaurants	1,133
Retail Stores	1,447

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	19.9 min
Drive Alone	56.1%
Public Transit	2.7%
Work from Home	21.5%

Average costs for common services in Portland. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit	$340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit	$194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning	$126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling	$243 ($146–$388)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement	$291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement	$194 ($97–$340)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair	$388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install	$6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair	$971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement	$8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense	$4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation	$486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation	$2,428 ($971–$4,855)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$146 ($73–$243)
Manicure	$24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$78 ($49–$126)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread	$3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb)	$0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly)	$68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$83 ($49–$146)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($15–$73)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$194 ($97–$388)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,090
Toddler	$1,090
Preschool	$1,132
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$895
Toddler	$837
Preschool	$823

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Cumberland County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	37,547	1,649	$72,034	1.36
Retail Trade	21,810	1,410	$42,057	1.13
Accommodation & Food Services	17,711	1,133	$34,759	1.01
Professional & Technical Services	14,229	4,290	$111,448	1.06
Manufacturing	10,995	472	$78,928	0.70
Finance & Insurance	10,227	812	$128,616	1.31
Administrative & Waste Services	8,574	956	$56,727	0.76
Management of Companies	7,362	880	$119,319	2.27
Wholesale Trade	7,162	922	$95,019	0.94
Other Services	5,968	1,288	$54,259	1.03
Transportation & Warehousing	5,036	268	$58,505	0.62
Educational Services	4,866	292	$62,669	1.22
Arts & Entertainment	3,245	326	$38,449	1.00
Real Estate	3,227	795	$67,567	1.08
Utilities	380	18	$144,540	0.52

Colleges & Universities in Portland

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
University of Southern Maine	Public · Graduate	9,718	79.3%	$10,920	$27,104
Maine College of Art & Design	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	453	77.6%	$41,398	$41,398
Empire Beauty School-Maine	Private For-Profit · Certificate	214	—	—	—
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	104	—	—	—

Hospitals in Portland

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(207) 662-0111
NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(207) 879-3000

Schools in Portland

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Portland High School	High	952	68	14.0:1
Deering High School	High	750	60	12.5:1
Pond Cove Elementary	Elementary	557	42	13.3:1
Cape Elizabeth High School	High	518	42	12.3:1
Harrison Lyseth Elem School	Elementary	496	41	12.1:1
Lyman Moore Middle School	Middle	482	51	9.5:1
King Middle School	Middle	453	44	10.3:1
Amanda C Rowe School	Elementary	449	40	11.2:1
Lincoln Middle School	Middle	435	43	10.1:1
Cape Elizabeth Middle School	Middle	434	43	10.1:1
Howard C Reiche Community Sch	Elementary	427	42	10.2:1
East End Community School	Elementary	407	40	10.2:1
Casco Bay High School	High	382	29	13.2:1
Gerald E Talbot Community School	Elementary	364	44	8.3:1
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences (Charter)	High	355	25	14.2:1
Ocean Avenue	Elementary	347	32	10.8:1
Longfellow School-Portland	Elementary	257	23	11.2:1
Presumpscot School	Elementary	230	22	10.5:1
Peaks Island School	Elementary	41	4	10.3:1
Long Island Elementary School	Elementary	13	2	6.5:1

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Radio Stations near Portland

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
94.9 HOM - The Best Mix of the '80s, '90's & Today (WHOM-FM)	adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
WMPG	—	MP3 128 kbps
98.1 WTSN	news, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
WYAR	1920s, 1930s	AAC+ 64 kbps
WBOR 91.1 FM	college	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Midcoast WCME	adult hits	MP3 96 kbps

National Parks Near Portland

79 national parks and monuments found near Portland.

Park	Type	Fee
Andrews Beach	State Park	Free
Androscoggin Riverlands State Park	State Park	Free
Augusta Surplus Lands	State Park	Free
Baldpate Pond State Park	State Park	Free
Barrett Park	State Park	Free
Bradbury Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Bradley Palmer State Park	State Park	Free
Cathedral Ledge State Park	State Park	Free
Clark Cove	State Park	Free
Crescent Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Damariscotta Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Echo Lake Boat Access	State Park	Free
Echo Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Ferry Beach	State Park	Free
Ferry Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Webber aka Fort Island	State Park	Free
Frances Perkins National Monument	National Monument	Free
Grafton Notch State Park	State Park	Free
Great Pond Boating Access	State Park	Free
Halibut Point State Park	State Park	Free
Hampton Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Jenness Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Jewell Island	State Park	Free
Kingston State Park	State Park	Free
Lake St George State Park	State Park	Free
Laudholm Farms	State Park	Free
Lawrence Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Lawrence Riverfront State Park	State Park	Free
Little Chebeague Island	State Park	Free
Little Concord Pond	State Park	Free
Long Lake Boating Access	State Park	Free
Long Pond	State Park	Free
Mackworth Island State Park	State Park	Free
Manchester-Portsmouth RR Bed	State Park	Free
Maranacook Lake Boating Access	State Park	Free
Marblehead (Meetinghouse Eddy) Boat Launch	State Park	Free
Maudslay State Park	State Park	Free
Messalonskee Lake Boat Access	State Park	Free
Messalonskee Lake Boating Access	State Park	Free
Middle Pond Hancock Pond	State Park	Free
North Hampton State Park	State Park	Free
Odiorne Point State Park	State Park	Free
Pawtuckaway State Park	State Park	Free
Peacock Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Perkins Island	State Park	Free
Piscataqua River Boat Access	State Park	Free
Popham Beach	State Park	Free
Popham Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Quantabacook Pond Boating Access	State Park	Free
Range Ponds	State Park	Free
Range Ponds State Park	State Park	Free
Reid State Park	State Park	Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail	State Park	Free
Runaround Pond	State Park	Free
Sabatis Island	State Park	Free
Sabattus Mountain	State Park	Free
Saco River Boating Access	State Park	Free
Saco River Route 160 Bridge	State Park	Free
Salisbury Beach State Reservation	State Park	Free
Salmon Falls	State Park	Free
Scarborough Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Sebago Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Snow Pond	State Park	Free
Songo Lock State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Speckled Mountain	State Park	Free
Swan's Falls	State Park	Free
Tasseltop Park	State Park	Free
Taylor Pond Boat Access	State Park	Free
Three Mile Pond Boating Access	State Park	Free
Trout Pond	State Park	Free
Two Lights State Park	State Park	Free
Vaughan Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Wallis Sands State Park	State Park	Free
Wentworth State Park	State Park	Free
Whaleback Shell Midden	State Park	Free
Wolfes Neck Woods	State Park	Free
Wolfes Neck Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Woodbury Pond	State Park	Free
Woodbury Pond Boating Access	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Portland

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	66,425	$44,458
2015	66,873	$46,280
2017	66,739	$51,430
2019	66,455	$60,467
2021	68,313	$66,109
2023	69,367	$76,174

Museums in Portland

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6172261245	$231,515,000
BOWDOIN COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		2077253275	$231,515,000
PEARY-MACMILLAN ARCTIC MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2077253416	$231,515,000
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND GALLERY OF ART	ART MUSEUM		2072214499	$206,263,414
BAXTER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2072539242	$14,613,790
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART	ART MUSEUM		2077753052	$14,613,790
GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2077722321	$8,248,729
PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		2077756148	$4,957,255
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077741822	$2,743,040
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		2078281234	$1,190,412
VICTORIA MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077724841	$715,112
VICTORIA SOCIETY OF MAINE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	109 DANFORTH STREET	2077724841	$715,112
YARMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	118 E ELM ST	2078466259	$593,034
SPACE GALLERY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2078285600	$523,251
MAINE NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2078280814	$374,895
MAINE JEWISH MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2073299854	$339,942
U OF SOUTHERN MAINE LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM	314 FOREST AVE	2077804270	$338,863
GREATER PORTLAND LANDMARKS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077745561	$323,359
MUSEUM AT PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT	GENERAL MUSEUM	1000 SHORE ROAD	2077992661	$286,259
FREEPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	45 MAIN STREET	2078653170	$220,146
MAINE PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	233 W MAIN ST	2077753652	$218,952
MAINE IRISH HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077800118	$216,508
SAINT LAWRENCE CHURCH	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2073477177	$182,033
MAINE PROJECT FOR FINE ART CONSERVATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		2078711678	$141,734
EIGHTH MAINE REGIMENT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	13 EIGHTH MAINE AVE	2077665086	$78,863
TATE HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1267 WESTBROOK STREET	2077746177	$71,989
FIFTH MAINE REGIMENT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	45 SEASHORE AVE	2077663330	$59,097
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 28	2078465237	$59,047
SOUTH PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077677299	$58,659
SKYLINE FARM	HISTORY MUSEUM	95 THE LANE	2078299203	$41,202
NEAL DOW MEMORIAL	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077737773	$22,209
PEARYS EAGLE ISLAND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$15,769
FALMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077814727	$12,219
BIDDEFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	�4 PORTLAND AVE	2079349319
BIDDEFORD MILLS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2072296387
CLIFF ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DOODLETOWN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EVERGREEN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	672 STEVENS AVENUE	2077974597
GULF OF MAINE AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	350 COMMERCIAL ST	2077722321
HARPSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOZOOLOGY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2075189496
JONES MUSEUM OF GLASS AND CERAMICS	GENERAL MUSEUM	588 MAIN ST	2075919035
LONG ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077662805
MAINE MILITARY MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		2076508651
MAINE MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM	240 CONCORD STREET WEST	2077763905
MAINE SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077757463
MAINE TOY TRAIN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
MASONIC TEMPLE FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077726882
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN CULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		2078717188
MUSEUM OF CHEBEAGUE HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		2078465237
MUSEUM OF YARMOUTH HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM
NORTH YARMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OLDE PORT MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 673
PORTLAND FIRE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077722040
PORTLAND FISHERMENS MONUMENT COMMISSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PORTLAND VETERAN FIREMANS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCARBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	647 U S ROUTE 1	2078859997
SHOREWAY ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2076992676
SOUTHWORTH PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	70 FALMOUTH ST	2077804249
SPIRITS ALIVE	HISTORY MUSEUM	549 CONGRESS STREET	2077726828
SPRING POINT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	FORT ROAD � SMCC CAMPUS	2077996337
UMBRELLA COVER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077664496
USS JOHN F KENNEDY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
WADSWORTH-LONGFELLOW HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	489 CONGRESS ST	2077741822
WESTBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2078545588
WINDHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	234 WINDHAM CENTER ROAD	2078921433
WOLFE'S NECK FARM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		2078654469
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077737773

Libraries in Portland

Name	Address	Annual Visits
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	5 MONUMENT SQUARE	627,501
SOUTH PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	482 BROADWAY	157,612
SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY	48 GORHAM ROAD	136,247
FALMOUTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY	5 LUNT ROAD	106,018
THOMAS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	6 SCOTT DYER RD.	87,240
WALKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY	800 MAIN STREET	79,975
WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY	217 WINDHAM CENTER ROAD	75,111
FREEPORT COMMUNITY LIBRARY	10 LIBRARY DRIVE	66,152
MERRILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY	215 MAIN STREET	50,391
PRINCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY	266 MAIN STREET	48,711
LIBBY MEMORIAL LIBRARY	27 STAPLES STREET	27,950
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND LIBRARY	247 SOUTH ROAD, UNIT 3	9,030
ORRS ISLAND LIBRARY	1699 HARPSWELL ISLAND ROAD	5,979
LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY	7 GORHAM AVENUE	3,539
OCEAN PARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY	11 TEMPLE AVENUE	1,248
CLIFF ISLAND LIBRARY	119 SUNSET AVENUE	750

Farmers Markets in Portland

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Cumberland Farmers Market	Tuttle Road	05/17/2014 to	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Falmouth Farmers Market		05/21/2014 to	Wed: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM;
Freeport Farmers Market	L.L.Bean Campus	06/14/2013 to 09/13/2013	Fri: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM;
Gorham Farmers's Market	270 Main Street
Portland Farmers' Market- Deering Oaks Park	Deering Oaks Park	04/26/2014 to 11/29/2014	Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Portland Farmers' Market- Indoor Winter Market	200 Anderson Street	12/06/2014 to 04/18/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Portland Farmers' Market- Monument Square	Monument Square	04/02/2014 to 12/24/2014	Wed: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Scarborough Farmers' Market	259 U. S. Route One	06/02/2013 to 10/27/2013	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
The Ballpark Farmers & Artisan Market	7 Ballpark way	06/03/2018 to 09/30/2018	Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Westbrook Farmers' Market	off William Clark Dr. (Rt. 25)

Hotels in Portland

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inn by the Sea

Inn on Peaks Island

Restaurants in Portland

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A&C Soda Shop

Bite Into Maine

Cookie Jar

Inn on Peaks Island

Island Lobster Company

Peaks Cafe

Sea Glass Restaurant at Inn by the Sea

Tacos y Tequila

The Cockeyed Gull

The Good Table

The Lobster Shack

Cafes in Portland

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SeaWolves Café

The Local Buzz

Theatres in Portland

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Portland Players

Dentists in Portland

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Two Lights Dental

Gas Stations in Portland

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cumberland Farms

Breweries in Portland

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Austin Street Brewery	Tourist Information & Attractions, Food & Drink, Amusement Places & Arcades, Banquet Halls & Recepti	1 Industrial Way	2072001994, 12072001994, 2078316387	Visit
Barreled Souls Brewing	Brewery	743 Portland Rd	2076026439	Visit
Bull Jagger Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	1 Industrial Way No8
Bunker Brewing Company	Brewery, Beer Garden, and Speakeasy	122 Anderson St	2074505014	Visit
D L Geary Brewing Co.	Brewery	38 Evergreen Dr
Forest Ave Redemption Center	jewelers, brewer equipment supplies & services, Crafts & Craft Supplies Retail, Brewer Equipment Sup	897 Forest Ave	2077757787
Gritty Mcduffs Brewing Company	Pub, Brewery, Bar	396 Fore St	2077722739	Visit
Liquid Riot	Brewery Downtown Portland	250 Commercial St
Maine Beer Company	Beverages, Restaurants, Food & Drink, Breweries, Beer & Ale, Brewery	525 Us Route 1	2072215711	Visit
Maine Beer Tours	Brewery Tours, Food & Drink, Tours, Tour	180 Commercial St	12075530898
Maine Brewing Supply	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Food Drink Shop, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, model	542 Forest Ave	2077912739, 2.077912739E9	Visit
Oxbow Blending and Bottling	Brewery	49 Washington Ave	2073500025	Visit
Peak Organic Brewing Co	Portland Me, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Portland Brewers	110 Marginal Way 802	2075865586
Pugsley Brewing Projects International	Portland Me, Machinery & Equipment, Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Portland Brewery Products Ma	86 Newbury St	2078711121
Rising Tide Brewing Company	Breweries, Food & Drink	103 Fox St	2073702337	Visit
Sebago Brewing Company	American Restaurant, Brewery, American Restaurant, and Bar, Brewery, Bar	211 Fore St	2077752337	Visit
Shelly's	Convenience Stores, Restaurant, Convenience Store, Sandwich Place, and Brewery, Grocery Stores	113 Saco Ave	2079342955, 2078056635
The Hop Shop	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	59 Portland Rd
The Inn On Peaks Island	Brewery, Hotel Bar	Island Ave
The Maine Brew Bus	Wine Tours & Tastings, Food Tours, Tourist Information & Attractions, More, Restaurants, Food & Drin	111 Commercial St	12072009111, 2072009111	Visit
The Shipyard Brewing Co	Brewery	86 Newbury Saint (hancock St)	2077610807	Visit
Turf's Sports Grill	Beer Taverns & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Portland, ME, Restaurants & Ba	512 Warren Ave	2072212343	Visit
Urban Farm Fermentory	Farm and Brewery	200 Anderson Saint Bay 4	2076537406	Visit

Nursing Homes in Portland

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
SEASIDE REHAB & HEALTH CARE 850 BAXTER BOULEVARD	For profit - Corporation	137	126	4/5	—	4/5	3/5	2077747878
ST JOSEPH'S REHABILITATION AND RESIDENCE 1133 WASHINGTON AVE	Non profit - Church related	121	110	4/5	—	4/5	3/5	2077970600
CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER 630 OCEAN AVENUE	Non profit - Corporation	102	89	2/5	—	5/5	2/5	2077725456
BARRON CENTER 1145 BRIGHTON AVE	Government - City	219	209	1/5	—	4/5	1/5	2077742623

Pharmacies in Portland

19 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
APOTHECARY BY DESIGN	84 MARGINAL WAY	207-774-5220
CVS - 329	111 AUBURN STREET	207-797-3393
CVS - 374	449 FOREST AVENUE	207-772-1928
CVS - 454	510 CONGRESS STREET	207-774-4525
CVS - 608	1096 BRIGHTON AVENUE	207-772-6201
CVS - 804	1406 CONGRESS STREET	207-774-3636
CVS - 805	335 OCEAN HOUSE ROAD	207-799-1631
HANNAFORD	787 RIVERSIDE STREET	207-878-1106
HANNAFORD	295 FOREST AVENUE	207-761-5967
MARTIN'S POINT HEALTH CARE PORTLAND PHARMACY II	901 WASHINGTON AVENUE	207-774-5801
NEW ENGLAND LIFE CARE	108A INDUSTRIAL WAY	207-878-1288
PHARMERICA	97 MCALISTER FARM ROAD	207-775-0631
PORTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER	331 VERANDA STREET	207-828-2402
RITE AID - 3277	290 CONGRESS STREET	207-774-0344
RITE AID - 3298	713 CONGRESS STREET	207-774-8456
RITE AID - 4122	365 ALLEN AVENUE	207-797-4351
RITE AID - 4133	701 FOREST AVENUE	207-780-8144
SHAW'S-OSCO - 7541	91 AUBURN STREET	207-797-0536
WALGREENS - 12325	616 FOREST AVENUE	207-761-9454

Daycare Centers in Portland

9 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
APPLETREE SCHOOL 44 TWO LIGHTS RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 799-4225	OPEN
CAPE CARE PART OF CE COMMUNITY SERVICES 343 OCEAN HOUSE ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 799-2868	OPEN
CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT ON THE CAPE 119 OLD OCEAN HOUSE ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 318-1031	OPEN
KIDS WORLD AT WILLARD BEACH 91 THOMPSON STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 741-2267	OPEN
LOU LOU'S CHILD CARE 280 OCEAN HOUSE ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 956-1595	OPEN
MAIDEN COVE CHILD CENTER 21 COTTAGE LANE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 799-8875	OPEN
PEAKS ISLAND CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP 71 HERMAN AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 766-2854	OPEN
ROOTS AT LEDGEMERE 243 MITCHELL ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 303-7555	OPEN
SPRING POINT CHILDRENS CENTER 36 BROADWAY	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 741-5206	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Portland

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Hannaford Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger	295 Forest Avenue	Tesla		12	TESLA	public
High St. Lot	98 High St.	eVgo Network		4	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Hannaford Supermarket	295 Forest Ave	eVgo Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Allagash Brewing Co	50 Industrial Way	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
BAYSIDE BOWL BBP STATION 1	58 Alder St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
BGS CANCO RD 1	312 Canco Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
CHESTNUT 72 CHESTNUT	21 Chestnut St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Consigli Construction Portland	15 Franklin St	AMPUP	2		J1772	private
COP EV CHARGING CITY HALL	Portland City Hall	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
COP EV CHARGING HSC1	654 Riverside St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COP EV CHARGING HSC4	654 Riverside St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COP EV CHARGING HSC5	654 Riverside St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COP EV CHARGING HSC6	654 Riverside St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COP EV CHARGING PAYSON PARK	Catafalque Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COP EV CHARGING SPRING A	98 High St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
COP EV CHARGING SPRING B	98 High St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Deering Oak Park	State St	eVgo Network	6		J1772	public
DEERINGPROP 1ST FL-173_174	383 Commercial St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
DEERINGPROP 1ST FLR-171_172	383 Commercial St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
East End Community School	195 North St	eVgo Network	4		J1772	public
Elm Street Parking Garage	21 Elm St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Fore Street Parking Garage	427 Fore St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Fore Street Parking Garage - Tesla Destination	427 Fore St	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public
Greater Portland Council of Governments	970 Baxter Blvd	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront - Tesla Destination	65 Commercial St	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront - Tesla Destination	65 Commercial St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Holiday Inn by the Bay	88 Spring St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Maine Behavorial Healthcare	100 Andover Rd	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
Maine Medical Center Parking Garage	880 Congress St	Non-Networked	6		J1772	public
Marriott Hotel - Courtyard Downtown	321 Commercial St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Portland Foreside - Tesla Destination	110 Thames St	Tesla Destination	1		TESLA	public
PORTLANDJETPORT EV STATION 1	1001 Westbrook St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
PORTLANDJETPORT EV STATION 2	1001 Westbrook St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Spring St Parking Garage	45 Spring St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Tandem Coffee	122 Anderson St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Temple Street Parking Garage	11 Temple St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
TLC SPECTRUM1	90 Johnson Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
TLC SPECTRUM2	90 Johnson Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
TSL MML CT4K GW@	191 Riverside St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
TSL MML CT4K GW1	191 Riverside St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
University of Southern Maine	25 Surrenden St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
University of Southern Maine	25 Surrenden St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Unum	2211 Congress St	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
USM Parking Garage	50 Bedford Street	Blink Network	29		J1772	public
WEX Inc	1 Hancock St	AMPUP	1		J1772	public
WEX US PROD WEX EV LAB	1 Hancock St	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Winchester Woods	Winchester Dr	AMPUP	12		J1772	private

Cell Towers in Portland

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
W. EDGE OF SCOTTOW HILL, 2.7 MI WNW OF	TOWER	79
(Gray 2) Long Hill Road	LTOWER	77
189 Bowery Beach Road	MTOWER	58
189 Bowery Beach Road	MTOWER	58
RANGEWAY RD.; 2.8 MI SSE OF CUMBERLAND CENTER	TOWER	58

Fire Stations in Portland

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Portland Fire Department	380 Congress ST	Career			207-874-8400

Power Plants Near Portland

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
CAPE GAS TURBINE	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-70.3	OP
REGIONAL WASTE SYSTEMS	MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE	221117	-70.3	OP

Bridges in Portland

Location	Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
	Other	Wood or Timber	1996	20	20	F
	Movable (Lift)	Steel continuous	1993	105	11	F

Correctional Facilities in Portland

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
CUMBERLAND COUNTY JAIL	36 COUNTY WAY	COUNTY	340	500	OPEN
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTION CENTER	20 COUNTY WAY	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Portland

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Freeport, ME	23 Depot Road	TRAIN
Old Orchard Beach, ME	11 First Street	TRAIN
Portland, ME	100 Thompson's Point Road	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Portland

4 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
FPL ENERGY CAPE GENERATING PLANT	6 OCEAN ST	CUMBERLAND
MARITIMES & NORTHEAST PIPELINE COMPRESSOR STATION	OFF SMALL HARDY RD	CUMBERLAND
S D WARREN CO	89 CUMBERLAND STREET	CUMBERLAND
WESTBROOK ENERGY CENTER	60 EISENHOWER DRIVE	CUMBERLAND

Airports Near Portland

43 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Portland International Jetport	PWM	Large Airport
Augusta State Airport	AUG	Medium Airport
Brunswick Executive Airport	NHZ	Medium Airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease	PSM	Medium Airport
Abbots Airport	—	Small Airport
Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport	LEW	Small Airport
Back Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Biddeford Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Clark Field	—	Small Airport
Cliff Dow Airport	—	Small Airport
Cliffords Airport	—	Small Airport
Dyer's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagle Field	—	Small Airport
Eric's Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Farr Field	—	Small Airport
Goosefair Airport	—	Small Airport
Greaton Airfield	—	Small Airport
Hampton Airfield	—	Small Airport
Heacock Field Ultralight Flightpark	—	Small Airport
Limerick Airport	—	Small Airport
Limington Harmon Airport	—	Small Airport
Maheu Airport	—	Small Airport
Maple Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Margerison Airport	—	Small Airport
Merrymeeting Field	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Airport	—	Small Airport
Nadeau's Airfield	—	Small Airport
Oxford County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Perrotti Skyranch Airfield	—	Small Airport
Propwash Airport	—	Small Airport
Rocky Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Ruby Airport	—	Small Airport
Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport	SFM	Small Airport
Scottow Bog Flightpark Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Seacoast Airfield	—	Small Airport
Skydive Lebanon Airport	—	Small Airport
Skyhaven Airport	—	Small Airport
Slip Knot Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Twin Eagles Airport	—	Small Airport
Twitchell Airport	—	Small Airport
Wales Airport	—	Small Airport
Webster Field	—	Small Airport
Wiscasset Airport	ISS	Small Airport

Police Stations in Portland

7 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Falmouth Police Department	2 Marshall Drive
NOAA Fisheries	100 Middle Street
Parkside Community Policing Center	498 Cumberland Avenue
Scarborough Police Department
Westbrook Police Department	570 Main Street
Windham Police Department	375 Gray Road
Yarmouth Police Department	200 Main Street

Grocery Stores in Portland

7 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Alewives Brook Farm NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	83 Old Ocean House Rd
CUMBERLAND FARMS 5573	Convenience Store	427 Cottage Rd
Cumberland Farms 5622	Convenience Store	298 Ocean House Rd
CVS Pharmacy 805	Other	335 Ocean House Rd
HANNIGAN ISLAND MARKET	Grocery Store	76 Island Ave
Pond Cove Iga	Supermarket	339 Ocean House Rd
Rosemont Market & Bakery	Super Store	537 Shore Road

Post Offices in Portland

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Peaks Island Post Office	66 Island Avenue

Treatment Centers in Portland

19 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Brighter Heights Maine - Yarmouth	Both	207-847-2273
Catholic Charities - Maine/Behavioral Health Network	Both	207-871-7431
Connections for Kids	Mental Health	207-854-1030
Crossroads - Back Cove Womens Residential Program	Substance Abuse	207-773-9931
Crossroads - Children and Mothers Program	Substance Abuse	207-773-9931
Groups Recover Together	Substance Abuse	888-858-1723
Healthcare Resource Centers	Substance Abuse	207-221-2292
Maine Behavioral Healthcare - Greater Portland IMAT	Substance Abuse	207-661-0450
Milestone Recovery	Substance Abuse	207-775-4790
Milestone Recovery - Extended Care	Substance Abuse	207-934-5231
Pine Tree Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	207-618-9611
Portland Community Health Center - DBA Greater Portland Health	Both	207-874-2141
Portland Community Health Center - DBA Greater Portland Health	Both	207-874-2141
Portland Community Health Center - DBA Greater Portland Health	Both	207-874-2141
PSL Services - Chesley Street	Mental Health	207-857-9419
PSL Services/Wall Street	Mental Health	207-899-4798
Spurwink Services - Spurwink Adult Behavioral Health	Both	207-871-1200
Sweetser Affiliate	Substance Abuse	207-294-4400
We All Need Help Sometimes	Substance Abuse	207-310-8942

DOL Wage Violations in Portland

83 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,066,718 in back wages owed to 1,268 employees.

Violations

$1,066,718

Back Wages Owed

1,268

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Blyth & Burrows	SIGNIFICANT	—	04101	—	1	$167,179	$3,344	50
David's Restaurant	SIGNIFICANT	—	04101	—	2	$124,598	$3,195	39
Keeley Construction Company, Inc.	—	—	04104	—	2	$79,747	$1,734	46
Multiband	—	—	04103	—	1	$67,035	$469	143
Duckfat	—	—	04101	—	1	$63,004	$1,853	34
Southern Maine Homecare	—	—	4103	—	1	$61,334	$7,667	8
Paul G. White Tile Co.	—	—	04103	—	1	$52,000	$963	54
Builder's Insulation of Maine	—	—	04103	—	2	$37,898	$431	88
Pomegranate Inn	—	—	04102	—	1	$30,548	$3,394	9
The Cedars	—	Unidine Sector	04103	—	1	$24,526	$303	81
The Inn at ParkSpring	—	—	04101	—	1	$23,081	$7,694	3
Synernet	—	—	04101	—	1	$21,832	$485	45
MECHANICAL SERVICES [OSHA]	—	—	04101	Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors	1	$18,830	$349	54
Back Bay Grill	—	—	04101	—	1	$18,745	$3,124	6
Dogfish Cafe, The	—	—	04102	—	1	$17,918	$2,986	6
Portland Lobster Company	—	—	04101	—	2	$13,381	$461	29
Anytime Fitness	—	—	04103	—	1	$11,198	$2,799	4
BRISTOL SEAFOOD INC. [OSHA]	—	—	04112	Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging	1	$11,019	$2,755	4
Anytime Fitness	—	—	04101	—	1	$10,637	$2,127	5
Harbor Fish Market	—	—	04101	—	1	$10,072	$1,007	10
Maine Eye Center	—	—	04102	—	1	$9,034	$502	18
Maintenance Technology, Inc.	—	—	04103	—	1	$8,858	$1,476	6
READY SEAFOOD COMPANY [OSHA]	—	—	04101	—	1	$8,697	$189	46
Holiday Inn By the Bay	—	IHG	04101	—	1	$8,601	$269	32
Keith Shorey Trucking	—	—	04103	—	1	$8,456	$650	13
MPX	—	—	04102	—	1	$7,904	$2,635	3
Fireside Inn	—	—	04103	—	1	$7,821	$978	8
Portland Public Schools	—	—	04101	—	1	$7,801	$1,114	7
Chaval	—	—	04102	—	1	$7,391	$321	23
Fuji Restaurant	—	—	04101	—	1	$7,215	$555	13
Dogfish Bar and Grille, The	—	—	04101	—	1	$6,852	$979	7
Seaside Nursing & Retirement Home Center	—	—	04103	—	1	$6,634	$128	52
Lawn Dawg	—	—	04103	—	1	$6,511	$407	16
Five Fifty-Five	—	—	04101	—	1	$6,387	$710	9
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport	—	Hilton Worldwide	4102	—	1	$6,333	$6,333	1
Work Opportunities Unlimited	—	—	04101	—	1	$6,201	$1,240	5
Atlantic Property Preservation Services, APPS	—	—	04103	—	1	$5,212	$261	20
OTTO Pizza	—	—	4101	—	1	$4,866	$135	36
Allen & Coles Moving Systems	—	—	4102	—	1	$4,775	$1,194	4
MB MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS	—	—	04101	Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors	1	$4,458	$495	9
Leavitt and Parris- Battery Park-Sandy	—	—	04103	—	1	$3,662	$610	6
SEABREEZE PROPERTY SERVICES INC.	—	—	04103	Landscaping Services	1	$3,636	$909	4
Porthole Restaurant	—	—	04101	—	1	$3,615	$329	11
Leavitt & Parris-Liberty/Ellis Islands-Sandy	—	—	04103	—	1	$3,275	$546	6
Miss Portland Diner	—	—	04101	—	1	$3,154	$3,154	1
3 Buoys Seafood Shanty & Grille	—	—	04101	—	1	$3,135	$209	15
Hamilton's Service Station	—	—	04102	—	1	$3,135	$3,135	1
Tito Masonry & Construction	—	—	04102	—	1	$3,104	$388	8
Titan Mechanical	—	—	04103	—	1	$3,045	$508	6
Hot Suppa! Restaurant	—	—	04102	—	1	$2,921	$172	17

Churches & Religious Organizations in Portland

70 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND	1520 WESTBROOK ST
ALAN A BIRD TRUST FOR THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ROCKLAND	2 CANAL PLAZA
BANGOR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY	97 INDIA STREET
BISHOP OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE DIOCESES OF MAINE	143 STATE ST
CAPE ELIZABETH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	6 SUSAN RD
CAPE ELIZABETH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	280 OCEAN HOUSE RD
CASCO BAY CHURCH OF CHRIST	439 SAINT JOHN ST
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST LUKE	143 STATE ST
CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION	307 CONGRESS ST
CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE	PO BOX 10660
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF MAINE	PO BOX 11559
CENTERPOINT CHURCH OF PORTLAND INC	110 MARGINAL WAY 244
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF MAINE INC	11 POMEROY ST
CHRIST CHURCH OF PORTLAND	1900 CONGRESS ST
CHRIST THE REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	61 NEAL ST
CHURCH OF SAFE INJECTION	PO BOX 11200
COASTAL COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH	PO BOX 1701
CONGREGATION SHAAREY TPHILOH	400 DEERING AVE
EMMANUEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1571 WASHINGTON AVE
ENLIGHTENED CHRISTIAN GATHERING CHURCH MAINE	1375 FOREST AVE APT B5
FAITHFUL INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF GOD	11 AVON STREET REAR
FAMA MINISTRIES	189 PROSPECT ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN PORTLAND MAINE	360 CANCO RD
FRIENDS OF THE ST LAWRENCE CHURCH	76 CONGRESS ST
FUTURE OF OUR CHURCH INC	67 WARWICK ST
GOOD NEWS MINISTRY	PO BOX 8155
ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF PORTLAND MAINE	PO BOX 10294
JAYA KULA	110 MARGINAL WAY STE 196
KING OF KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH	1550 FOREST AVE
LIGHT OF PEOPLE CHURCH	56 NORTH STREET
LIGHTHOUSE MENNONITE CHURCH	35 LAFAYETTE ST
LIVING HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 8155
LOVE OF GODS KINGDOM OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	68 BISHOP STREET
MAINE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES	202 WOODFORD ST
MAINE EPISCOPAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY	143 STATE ST
MAINE ISLAMIC FUNERAL SERVICES	118 ANDERSON ST
MAINE MUSLIM COMMUNITY CENTER	118 ANDERSON ST
MARANATHA MINISTRY CHURCH INC	885 BRIGHTON AVE UNIT 2
MASONIC TEMPLE FOUNDATION	415 CONGRESS STREET
METHODIST SOCIETY OF PORTLAND MAINE	515 WOODFORD ST
NAGALOKA BUDDHIST CENTER	1 FOREST AVE
NEW BRACKETT MEMORIAL CHURCH	9 CHURCH AVE
OMAR BIN AL KHATTAB MASJID	54 WARREN AVE STE 208
OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN CHURCH	10 CONGRESS SQUARE PLZ APT 508
OPEN DOOR MEDITATION COMMUNITY	18 OLD OCEAN HOUSE RD
ORDO TEMPLI ORIENTIS USA	PO BOX 10468
OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH	673 STEVENS AVE
PARISH OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD	510 OCEAN AVE
PEAKS ISLAND TAX ASSISTANCE	PO BOX 126
PORTLAND CHEVRA KADISHA A MAINE NONPROFIT CORP - T13-B	471 DEERING AVE
PORTLAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	866 WASHINGTON AVE
PORTLAND FRIENDS MEETING	1837 FOREST AVE
RAINBOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	618 WASHINGTON AVE
RIVERSIDE MUSLIMS CENTER	734 RIVERSIDE STREET UNIT 1
ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF PORTLAND	510 OCEAN AVE
SAINT ALBANS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	885 SHORE RD
SIMPLE GENEROSITY FOUNDATION	4 CHERRY CIR
SIMPSON MEMORIAL CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE	1301 WASHINGTON AVE
SOUTHERN SUDAN CHRISTIAN MISSION CHURCH	515 WOODFORD ST
ST ELIZABETHS ROMAN CATHOLIC ASLYM	510 OCEAN AVE
ST PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	10 ALTON ST
STATE STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH	PO BOX 4037
STROUDWATER CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY	1520 WESTBROOK ST
SYCOMORE MINISTRIES	4 SPRINGBROOK WAY
THE ELEUTHERO COMMUNITY	92 CONCORD ST
TR 487 UW ETHEL LEVASSEUR BO UNITARIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 31
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH	580 FOREST AVE
TRUSTEES OF THE FIRST PARISH IN PORTLAND	425 CONGRESS ST
VAJRA VIDYA PORTLAND	PO BOX 7793
VIDA EN SHALOM	70 SKYLARK RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Portland

What is the population of Portland?

Portland has a population of 68,505 residents and is located in Maine. The population density is 3,180 people per square mile, spread across 21.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

Is Portland expensive to live in?

Portland has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $76,174, 1% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $452,600 (61% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,487 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Portland safe?

Portland is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 242 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,581 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Portland receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Portland?

Portland has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches, with 68.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.

How is the job market in Portland?

Portland has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,372. There are 18,210 business establishments in the area, including 1,133 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 21.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Portland?

The median home value in Portland is $452,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $543,125. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,487. Fair market rent is $1,186 for a 1-bedroom and $1,497 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 46.7%. The average annual property tax is $7,839.

How are the schools in Portland?

Schools in Portland score 6.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 59.2% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Portland?

The obesity rate in Portland is 27.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.3% of adults are smokers. 16.9% are physically inactive. 26.4% of residents report depression. 7.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 85.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:603.

What is transportation like in Portland?

The average commute in Portland is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 56.1% of workers drive alone to work, 2.7% use public transit, and 21.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Portland?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Portland is 80.1% White, 9% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.2% speak Spanish. 4.4% of the population are military veterans. 13.3% of residents have a disability. 93.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

South Portland, ME 26,780 pop · 5.0 mi Falmouth, ME 1,447 pop · 6.2 mi Falmouth Foreside, ME 2,148 pop · 7.0 mi Oak Hill, ME 5,365 pop · 8.2 mi Westbrook, ME 20,484 pop · 9.8 mi Dunstan, ME 1,916 pop · 11.0 mi Old Orchard Beach, ME 9,150 pop · 11.0 mi Cumberland Center, ME 2,811 pop · 11.5 mi Yarmouth, ME 6,293 pop · 11.8 mi Gorham, ME 7,365 pop · 13.2 mi Saco, ME 20,636 pop · 13.8 mi South Windham, ME 1,047 pop · 13.9 mi Freeport, ME 1,544 pop · 16.0 mi Biddeford, ME 22,463 pop · 17.0 mi

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