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Portland, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County
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
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,174 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$452,600 home value, $1,487/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$452,600
61% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
28% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
29% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
35,585
Median year built: 1945
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$452,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$543,125
Median Sale Price
$545,000
Median List Price
$699,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
46.7%
Owner-Occupied
53.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent:
$1,487/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,237/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
31
Price Drops
17.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$350
Active Inventory
114
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1945
Average age of housing stock: 81 years
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $452,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $543,125 |
| Median Sale Price | $545,000 |
| Median List Price | $699,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $350 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,487 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,237 |
| FMR Studio | $1,108 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,186 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,951 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,190 |
Market
| Days on Market | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Active Inventory | 114 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $350 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 53.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 35,585 |
| Median Year Built | 1945 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |