Saco, ME

Maine · York County · Portland-South Portland Metro

Saco is a small city in Maine with a population of 20,636. Residents earn $84,328 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

20,636 Population 535/sq mi density

$84,328 Median Income $46,633 per capita

$370,300 Home Value $510,683 Zillow

$1,268 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr

105 Violent Crime/100K 1,507 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$84,328 median income, 1.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$370,300 home value, $1,268/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

105 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)

Education

4.2 / 5.0

40.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $84,328

12% higher than US avg

Home Value $370,300

31% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 105/100K

72% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 40.5%

20% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,268

9% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.0%

0% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.2%

67% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.7%

54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population20,636

Median Age43.7 yrs

Density535/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 87%

Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$84,328

Per Capita$46,633

Unemployment1.2%

Poverty5.7%

County GDP$13,650M

Commute25 min

Housing

Home Value$370,300

Rent$1,268

Ownership69.9%

Zillow$510,683

Housing Units9,639

Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

Violent105/100K

Property1,507/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault40/100K

Burglary231/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%

Uninsured7.2%

Smoking12.7%

Depression26.7%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

AQI34 (Good)

Rain48.1 in/yr

Sunny Days246/yr

Elevation74 ft (23 m)

Education

Bachelor's+40.5%

High School+95.8%

Graduate+16.2%

School Score6.06

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%

Commute25 min

Broadband92.5%

EV Stations12

Libraries30

Is Saco a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saco receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Saco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saco is $84,328, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saco is $370,300, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Saco is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 105 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,507 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Saco 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.

Saco has a population of 20,636 with a density of 535 people per square mile, spread across 52.8 square miles. The median age is 43.7 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.6% female and 50.4% male. The city is predominantly White (86.8%), with 2.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents, while 10% speak Spanish. 6.2% of the population are veterans. 13.4% of residents have a disability. 96.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

20,636

Total Population

535

People / sq mi

43.7yrs

Median Age

12% above US avg

52.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%

Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Saco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%

15% above US avg

Spanish 10.0%

25% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Saco vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saco is $84,328, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,633 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,189, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 15.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Saco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$84,328
	12% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$46,633
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,189
IRS Avg AGI	$80,535
Gini Index	0.418 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.2%
	67% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.7%
	54% below US avg
Establishments (County)	8,870
County GDP	$13,650M

Business (County)

Restaurants	801
Healthcare	597
Retail	823
Manufacturing	256

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,071
	73% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.6 min
Drive Alone	72.7%
Public Transit	0.8%
Work from Home	15.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Saco is $370,300, 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $510,683, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.5% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,268 (9% 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. 69.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 9,639 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1981. The average annual property tax is $6,071 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$370,300
	31% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$510,683
Median List Price	$515,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$515,000
$/Sq Ft	$305
Homes Sold	14
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.5%
Price Drops	19.4%
Inventory	31

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,268
	9% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,177
Rent Burden	28.6%

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	69.9%
Owner-Occupied	69.9%
Renter-Occupied	30.1%
Housing Units	9,639
Median Year Built	1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,071
	73% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.64%

In Saco, 32.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.6% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 28.3% have high blood pressure. 12.7% are current smokers. 19.7% report binge drinking. 18.6% are physically inactive, below the national average. 26.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.3% experience frequent mental distress. 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,480. The dentist ratio is 1:1,885. 74.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.6 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

1.5

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

1.7

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

2.5

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

68.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.6

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

125.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.0%
	0% below US avg
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	28.3%
Asthma	12.9%
COPD	5.7%
Cancer	7.9%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	12.7%
	9% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.7%
Physical Inactivity	18.6%
Depression	26.7%
Mental Distress	18.3%
Physical Distress	11.3%
Short Sleep	32.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.4%
Uninsured	7.2%
	16% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,480
Dentists	1:1,885
Mental Health	1:216
Checkup Rate	78.0%
Dental Visits	65.6%
Premature Death	7,331/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.6/10
Exercise Access	74.8%
Healthcare Facilities	597

Saco has a violent crime rate of 105 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 40.2 per 100,000, robbery at 5.0, rape at 60.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,507 per 100,000, 23% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,175, burglary at 231, vehicle theft at 100 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 24 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Saco receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	105.5/100K
	72% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	60.3/100K
Robbery	5.0/100K
Assault	40.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,506.9/100K
	23% below US avg
Burglary	231.1/100K
Theft	1,175.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	100.5/100K
Arson	5.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	24
Traffic Accidents	104
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Saco 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. The city sits at an elevation of 74 feet.

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

Elevation	74 ft (23 m)
Area	52.8 sq mi (136.6 km²)
Population Density	535/sq mi
Coordinates	43.5280°N, 70.4196°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	York County County
Nearest Airport	Portland International Jetport (PWM) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 68.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	34.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0395 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	16.3 / 100
Community Resilience	84.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

49 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	21 km
Feb 26, 1999	0 km NW of China, Maine	M3.8	128 km
Aug 21, 1996	12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire	M3.8	105 km
Jan 27, 2025	9 km SE of York Harbor, Maine	M3.8	53 km
Jun 16, 1995	8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire	M3.8	147 km
Jan 17, 2000	4 km NNE of Dixfield, Maine	M3.6	116 km
Jan 3, 2000	4 km W of Leeds, Maine	M3.5	89 km
Oct 6, 1992	1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.4	96 km
Sep 7, 2000	7 km WSW of Liberty, Maine	M3.2	124 km
Sep 26, 2010	2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.2	97 km
Jan 10, 1999	2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.1	89 km
Sep 5, 1994	13 km NNE of Monhegan, Maine	M3.1	102 km
Jan 27, 2000	3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire	M3.0	85 km
Jan 10, 1999	1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.0	90 km
Nov 20, 1994	4 km WNW of Norway, Maine	M3.0	80 km
Jul 22, 2003	72 km NNE of Provincetown, Massachusetts	M3.0	116 km
Feb 4, 2022	0 km SSW of Gorham, New Hampshire	M2.9	113 km
Jan 8, 1998	52 km ENE of Rockport, Massachusetts	M2.9	81 km
Apr 25, 2023	4 km SW of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire	M2.9	90 km
Jun 7, 2010	29 km SE of York Beach, Maine	M2.9	57 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	103 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	266 km

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

Tornado History

85 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 33 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	76 km	0
Jul 24, 2008	EF2	83 km	1
May 21, 2006	EF2	76 km	0
Jul 6, 1999	EF2	78 km	0
Jul 8, 1996	EF2	91 km	0
Jun 22, 1981	EF2	62 km	0
May 3, 1976	EF2	56 km	0
Jul 3, 1972	EF2	82 km	0
Jul 31, 1971	EF2	96 km	0
Oct 10, 1966	EF2	31 km	0
Jul 18, 1963	EF2	63 km	0
May 14, 1963	EF2	53 km	0
Jun 19, 1957	EF2	57 km	0
Nov 21, 1956	EF2	94 km	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF2	97 km	0
Jul 1, 2017	EF1	66 km	0
Jul 1, 2017	EF1	64 km	0
Jul 1, 2017	EF1	64 km	0
Jul 28, 2014	EF1	26 km	0
Jun 1, 2011	EF1	100 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	—	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-4°C)	3.3 in
March	33°F (1°C)	3.9 in
April	44°F (6°C)	4.3 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	4.2 in
November	39°F (4°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
December	27°F (-3°C)	4.3 in

Saco has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.2").

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Saco is located in York County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. 16.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 54.3% of the vote, a 10.5-point margin. 92.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 12 EV charging stations. There are 30 public libraries serving the community. 597 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.8%

D 54.3%

Winner: Democrat by 10.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	24
Traffic Accidents	104
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	40.5%
	20% above US avg
High School+	95.8%
Graduate Degree+	16.2%
School Test Score	6.06

A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	535/sq mi
Total Area	52.8 sq mi
County	York County County

Services

Broadband Access	92.5%
Avg Download Speed	136.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	11.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	12
Alt Fuel Stations	13
Public Libraries	30
Healthcare Facilities	597
Restaurants	801
Retail Stores	823

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.6 min
Drive Alone	72.7%
Public Transit	0.8%
Work from Home	15.7%

Average costs for common services in Saco. 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	$1,133
Toddler	$1,090
Preschool	$967
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$891
Toddler	$790
Preschool	$765

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in York County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Accommodation & Food Services	10,952	821	$34,803	1.52
Health Care & Social Assistance	10,240	669	$59,472	0.90
Retail Trade	10,037	848	$39,395	1.27
Manufacturing	8,800	285	$73,663	1.35
Construction	4,315	1,018	$69,632	1.04
Professional & Technical Services	3,182	1,659	$105,670	0.58
Administrative & Waste Services	2,364	488	$52,238	0.51
Other Services	2,014	514	$44,197	0.84
Finance & Insurance	1,594	302	$86,756	0.49
Educational Services	1,576	94	$60,206	0.96
Arts & Entertainment	1,490	135	$35,332	1.12
Wholesale Trade	1,486	482	$90,823	0.48
Transportation & Warehousing	1,404	143	$54,894	0.42
Agriculture & Forestry	885	150	$43,775	1.38
Management of Companies	752	449	$136,811	0.56
Information & Technology	680	218	$79,371	0.46
Real Estate	678	276	$54,568	0.55
Utilities	141	9	$120,106	0.47
Mining & Oil/Gas	81	11	$81,791	0.27
Unclassified	2	6	$52,386	0.02

Schools in Saco

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
C K Burns School	Elementary	599	46	13.0:1
Saco Middle School	Middle	585	56	10.4:1
Governor John Fairfield School	Elementary	300	26	11.5:1
Young School	Elementary	295	26	11.3:1
Saco Pre-K	—	118	9	13.1:1

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Radio Stations near Saco

9 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
100.3 WHEB	rock	AAC
WXGR	international	MP3 128 kbps
The Retro Attic	—	MP3 128 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 Saco

86 national parks and monuments found near Saco.

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
Crawford Notch State Park	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
Ellacoya 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
Great Brook Farm 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
Jericho Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Jewell Island	State Park	Free
Kingston 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
Lowell Heritage State Park	State Park	Free
Lowell National Historical Park	National Historical 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
Mount Washington State Park	State Park	Free
North Hampton State Park	State Park	Free
Northwood Meadows 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
Range Ponds	State Park	Free
Range Ponds State Park	State Park	Free
Reid State Park	State Park	Free
Rockingham Recreational Trail	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
Songo Lock State Historic Site	State Park	Free
Speckled Mountain	State Park	Free
State Fish Pier	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
White Lake State Park	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 — Saco

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	18,893	$55,524
2015	19,082	$53,715
2017	19,554	$63,750
2019	19,968	$70,517
2021	20,669	$72,700
2023	21,026	$84,328

Museums in Saco

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
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
DYER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2072833861	$822,257
NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$759,052
VICTORIA MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077724841	$715,112
VICTORIA SOCIETY OF MAINE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	109 DANFORTH STREET	2077724841	$715,112
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
BRICK STORE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		2079854802	$318,039
MUSEUM AT PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT	GENERAL MUSEUM	1000 SHORE ROAD	2077992661	$286,259
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
SOUTH PORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077677299	$58,659
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WELLS AND OGUNQUIT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	�938 POST RD	2076464775	$46,461
NEAL DOW MEMORIAL	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077737773	$22,209
ARUNDEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2072839699	$20,600
FALMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2077814727	$12,219
MARINE MAMMALS OF MAINE	GENERAL MUSEUM	1 HIGH STREET SUITE 5	8005329551	$10,404
MAINE GARDEN RAILWAY SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$7,660
WELLS AUTO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1181 POST RD	2076469064	$2,730
ARNOLD EXPEDITION HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BAXTER HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2078393878
BIDDEFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	�4 PORTLAND AVE	2079349319
BIDDEFORD MILLS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2072296387
BUSTINS ISLAND MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BUXTON-HOLLIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	100 MAIN ST BAR MILLS	2079291684
DAYS MEADOW SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		2079857323
DOODLETOWN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EVERGREEN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	672 STEVENS AVENUE	2077974597
GORHAM HISTORICIAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	28 SCHOOL STREET	2078394700
GULF OF MAINE AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	350 COMMERCIAL ST	2077722321
INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOZOOLOGY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2075189496
JONES MUSEUM OF GLASS AND CERAMICS	GENERAL MUSEUM	588 MAIN ST	2075919035
KENNEBUNKPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2079672751
MAINE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM	14 WESTERN AVE	2079672803
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
OLDE PORT MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 673
PORTLAND FIRE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077722040
PORTLAND VETERAN FIREMANS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCARBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	647 U S ROUTE 1	2078859997
SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2079672800
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
WELLS NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
WESTBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2078545588
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE	GENERAL MUSEUM		2077737773

Libraries in Saco

Name	Address	Annual Visits
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	5 MONUMENT SQUARE	627,501
DYER LIBRARY	371 MAIN STREET	161,542
SOUTH PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	482 BROADWAY	157,612
SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY	48 GORHAM ROAD	136,247
MCARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY	270 MAIN STREET	117,324
FALMOUTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY	5 LUNT ROAD	106,018
KENNEBUNK FREE LIBRARY	112 MAIN STREET	94,055
THOMAS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	6 SCOTT DYER RD.	87,240
WALKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY	800 MAIN STREET	79,975
LOUIS T. GRAVES MEMORIAL LIBRARY	18 MAINE STREET	70,500
BAXTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY	71 SOUTH STREET	68,915
WELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY	1434 POST ROAD	67,333
LIBBY MEMORIAL LIBRARY	27 STAPLES STREET	27,950
HOLLIS CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY	14 LITTLE FALLS ROAD	6,108
COMMUNITY LIBRARY	10 JOHN STREET	5,430
WEST BUXTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION	34 RIVER ROAD (S.R.112)	3,137
SALMON FALLS LIBRARY	322 OLD ALFRED ROAD	2,780
CAPE PORPOISE LIBRARY	173 MAIN STREET	2,633
OCEAN PARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY	11 TEMPLE AVENUE	1,248
BERRY MEMORIAL LIBRARY	93 MAIN STREET	999

Farmers Markets in Saco

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;
Gorham Farmers's Market	270 Main Street
Greater Gorham Farmers Market	Between 71 and 77 South Street	05/03/2014 to 10/25/2014	Sat: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM;	Yes
Kennebunk Farmers' Market	Lafayette Center, 4 Main St	05/02/2015 to 11/21/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-;Sun: 1:00 AM-;	Yes	Visit
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
Saco Farmers' & Artisans' Market	Saco Valley Shopping Center	May to October	Wed:7:00 AM - 12:00 PM;Sat:7:00 AM - 12:00 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
Wells Farmers' Market	Rt 109				Visit
Westbrook Farmers' Market	off William Clark Dr. (Rt. 25)

Hotels in Saco

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn Saco - Biddeford

Holiday Inn Express Biddeford

Ramada Inn Saco/Old Orchard Beach Area

Restaurants in Saco

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All day Breakfast

Amatos

Applebee's

Asian House

BiddoBanh

Big Daddy's North Ice Cream Shop

China Eatery

Duffy's Tavern & Grill OOB

Fish & Whistle

Golden Apple Buffet

IHOP

Jimmy The Greek's

Jumpin Jake's

Koi

Magnus on Water

Mainely Fries

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

Ocean Park Pizza

Ocean Park Soda Fountain

Ocean Park Sub & Grocery

Palace Diner

Rapid Ray's

Ricetta's

Taco Trio

The Hamburger Stand

Upper Deck Beer Garden

Cafes in Saco

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aroma Joe's

Cole Road Cafe

Elements

Elevate Cafe

Starbucks

Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Saco

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apple Cinemas

Theatres in Saco

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Theatre

Theme Parks in Saco

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Funtown Splashtown

Clinics in Saco

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Convenient MD

Kimball Health Center

Planned Parenthood

Southern Maine Health Care Sports Performance Center

US #1035762038

Dentists in Saco

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biddeford-Saco Dental

Community Dental - Biddeford

Veterinaries in Saco

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Hospital of Saco

Train Stations in Saco

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saco

Gas Stations in Saco

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Citgo

Cumberland Farms

Irving

Mobil

Red Rocket Gas Stations and Convenience Store

Shell

Sunoco

Banks in Saco

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America

Chase

KeyBank

People's Choice Credit Union

Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution

Saco Valley Credit Union

TD Bank

Golf Courses in Saco

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biddeford Saco Country Club

Deep Brook Golf Course

Dunegrass Golf Club

Breweries in Saco

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Adams Street Pub	Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Biddeford, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, ME, Res	193 Main St	2072834992
Austin Street Brewery	Tourist Information & Attractions, Food & Drink, Amusement Places & Arcades, Banquet Halls & Recepti	1 Industrial Way	2072001994, 12072001994, 2078316387	Visit
Banded Horn Brewery	Brewery	32 Main St
Banded Horn Brewing Co Tap Room	Food & Drink, Breweries	32 Main St W	12077748080
Barreled Souls Brewing	Brewery	743 Portland Rd	2076026439	Visit
Boon Island Alehouse	Restaurants, Brewery	1677 Post Rd	2076418489
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
Federal Jack's Brewpub	Brewery and Seafood Restaurant	8 Western Ave	2079674322	Visit
Forest Ave Redemption Center	jewelers, brewer equipment supplies & services, Crafts & Craft Supplies Retail, Brewer Equipment Sup	897 Forest Ave	2077757787
Fun Town Splashtown Beer Garden	Brewery	762 Portland Rd
Gritty Mcduffs Brewing Company	Pub, Brewery, Bar	396 Fore St	2077722739	Visit
Liquid Riot	Brewery Downtown Portland	250 Commercial St
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 Co	Brewery, American Restaurant, Restaurants	65 Portland Rd	2079859855	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 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 Run of The Mill Public House & Brewery	Brewery, American Restaurant	100 Main St	2075719648	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 Saco

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
SEAL ROCK HEALTH CARE 88 HARBOR DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	105	95	4/5	—	5/5	2/5	2072833646
EVERGREEN MANOR 328 NORTH ST	For profit - Individual	42	33	2/5	—	4/5	1/5	2072825161

Pharmacies in Saco

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
COMMUNITY PHARMACIES	244 MAIN STREET	207-283-2792
HANNAFORD	532 MAIN STREET	207-282-4131
RITE AID - 4141	461 MAIN STREET	207-284-4363
SHAW'S-OSCO - 7626	4 SCAMMON STREET	207-284-9955

Daycare Centers in Saco

23 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
CAROUSEL WORLD CHILD CARE CENTER 185 POOL STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 286-1477	OPEN
CHILDREN'S JOURNEY - BIDDEFORD 229 POOL STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 699-6253	OPEN
DISCOVERY PLACE 8 WATERFALL DRIVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 571-4294	OPEN
GIGGLES AND GROW CHILDCARE 9 CALEF STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 590-0330	OPEN
KENNEBUNK GYMNASTICS AND SPORTS - GYMNATION - FIT AND LEARN CHILDCARE 15 LUND ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 292-8008	OPEN
KIDZ GO ECO 80 FLAG POND ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 229-6440	OPEN
LEAP N LEARN TOO 50 BEACH STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
LIFESKILLS LEARNING CENTER 30 SPRING HILL ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 283-1511	OPEN
LITTLE TREASURES CHILDCARE CENTER 46 CLEVELAND STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 286-3430	OPEN
MARGARET MURPHY CENTER FOR CHILDREN - SACO 60 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 494-7304	OPEN
MILES OF SMILES CHILDCARE 460 ELM STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 209-4260	OPEN
MIND AND MUSCLE EDUCATIONAL PRESCHOOL AT DUDZIAK'S GYMNASTICS 9 POMERLEAU STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 286-3685	OPEN
SACO SCHOOL DEPARTMENT - PRE - K 5 WILLEY ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 494-9630	OPEN
SMARTY PANTS PRESCHOOL 333 LINCOLN STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 284-9009	OPEN
SPURWINK THERAPEUTIC PRESCHOOL 12 BEACH STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 283-3846	OPEN
ST. JAMES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 25 GRAHAM STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 282-4084	OPEN
ST. LOUIS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 229 POOL STREET	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 282-3790	OPEN
VILLAGE KIDS AFTERCARE 20 JENKINS ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 590-5851	OPEN
YMCA OF SOUTHERN MAINE - PRE - K 3 POMERLEAU ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 283-0100	OPEN
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION - BIDD / JFK SCHOOL 64 WEST ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 459-2979	OPEN
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION - BIDDEFORD STONE ST. / COMBO 2 STONE ST	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 459-2979	OPEN
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION - SACO HEAD START 80A COMMON ST.	HEAD START — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 459-2979	OPEN
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION - SANFORD HEAD START 6 SPRUCE ST	HEAD START — CHILD CARE FACILITY	(207) 432-1809	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Saco

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Saco, ME - Tesla Supercharger	532 Main Street	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Bill Dodge Nissan - Saco	852 Portland Rd	Non-Networked	1	1	CHADEMO J1772 J1772COMBO	public
Bill Dodge Nissan - Saco	852 Portland Rd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
CASCADEFALLSAPT CFA EV CHARGING	8 Waterfall Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery	100 Main St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Yale Cordage - Performance Rope	77 Industrial Park Rd	Non-Networked	1		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Saco

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
W. EDGE OF SCOTTOW HILL, 2.7 MI WNW OF	TOWER	79
189 Bowery Beach Road	MTOWER	58
189 Bowery Beach Road	MTOWER	58
64 DEERING RD	MTOWER	58
64 DEERING RD	MTOWER	58
RANGEWAY RD.; 2.8 MI SSE OF CUMBERLAND CENTER	TOWER	58
OAK HILL RD	LTOWER	57
OAK HILL RD	LTOWER	57
(Standish) Oak Hill Rd.	LTOWER	56
KENNETH LANE	MTOWER	47
KENNETH LANE	MTOWER	47

Fire Stations in Saco

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
City of Saco Fire Department	271 North ST	Mostly career			207-282-3244

Power Plants Near Saco

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
CATARACT HYDRO	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-70.5	OP

Bridges in Saco

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1948	620	35,170	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1947	620	34,410	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1994	270	27,445	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2004	79	21,790	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2004	223	21,430	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1943	147	20,390	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1985	150	19,478	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1989	436	15,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1982	124	15,400	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1983	124	15,210	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1933	318	14,908	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	258	13,170	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2002	197	12,094	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1982	139	9,560	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	24	9,310	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	239	9,310	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1980	90	6,682	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1982	139	6,390	F
Slab	Concrete	1980	33	6,088	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1982	239	5,950	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2016	344	5,532	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1997	329	5,530	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2000	186	4,850	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2001	191	4,469	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	150	3,840	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1948	65	2,930	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2000	261	2,900	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1930	32	2,440	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1995	193	1,070	G

Amtrak Stations in Saco

4 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Old Orchard Beach, ME	11 First Street	TRAIN
Portland, ME	100 Thompson's Point Road	TRAIN
Saco, ME	138 Main Street	TRAIN
Wells, ME	696 Sanford Road	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Saco

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 Saco

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Portland International Jetport	PWM	Large Airport
Brunswick Executive Airport	NHZ	Medium Airport
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease	PSM	Medium Airport
Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport	LEW	Small Airport
Back Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Biddeford Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Buzzy's Field	—	Small Airport
Chickville Airport	—	Small Airport
Clark Field	—	Small Airport
Cliff Dow Airport	—	Small Airport
Cliffords Airport	—	Small Airport
Cole Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Dyer's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagle Field	—	Small Airport
Eastern Slopes Regional Airport	FRY	Small Airport
Eric's Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Farr Field	—	Small Airport
Goddard 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
Meadowbrook Airport	—	Small Airport
Merrymeeting Field	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Field	—	Small Airport
Murphy-Sherwood Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Nadeau's Airfield	—	Small Airport
Oxford County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Perrotti Skyranch Airfield	—	Small Airport
Plum Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Propwash Airport	—	Small Airport
Rocky Ridge 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
Therriaults Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Tib Field	—	Small Airport
Twin Eagles Airport	—	Small Airport
Twitchell Airport	—	Small Airport
Wales Airport	—	Small Airport
Webster Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Saco

7 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Buxton Police Department
Falmouth Police Department	2 Marshall Drive
Kennebunk Police Department	4 Summer Street
NOAA Fisheries	100 Middle Street
Parkside Community Policing Center	498 Cumberland Avenue
Scarborough Police Department
Westbrook Police Department	570 Main Street

Grocery Stores in Saco

30 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven #32540 B 32540 B	Convenience Store	66 Alfred St
7-Eleven Store #32542 32542	Convenience Store	219 Saco Ave
77 Convenience Store Inc	Grocery Store	77 Pool St
Alhadidi Market	Grocery Store	56 Alfred St
Beachway Market Llc	Convenience Store	153 Beach Street
Big Apple 1118	Convenience Store	742 Portland Rd
Circle K 4707045	Convenience Store	513 Alfred St
Circle K 4707053	Convenience Store	775 Portland Rd
CUMBERLAND FARMS 5599	Convenience Store	31 Elm St
Cumberland Farms 5618	Convenience Store	535 Main St
CVS Pharmacy 143	Other	384 Elm St
Dollar Tree 2409	Other	435 Elm St
Downtown Market	Convenience Store	151 Elm St
Family Dollar 3048	Other	321 Elm St
Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8138	Super Store	532 Main St
Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy 8225	Super Store	299 Elm St
NEW MORNING NATURAL FOODS	Grocery Store	230 Main St
Nouria 28 Elm Street 1264	Convenience Store	28 Elm St
Ocean State Job Lot 477	Other	510 Alfred St
One Stop Shop LLC	Convenience Store	80 Birch St
Paul's II	Convenience Store	141 Saco Ave
Paul's Variety	Convenience Store	80 Alfred St
Potvins Quick Stop Llc	Convenience Store	211 Saco Ave
Saco Farmers Market #nafmnp	Farmers and Markets	4 Scamman St
SHAW'S SUPERMARKET 2626	Supermarket	4 Scammon St
Super Sub Shop LLC	Convenience Store	69 Jefferson St
THREE DS VARIETY STORE INC	Convenience Store	165 Main St
Walgreens 18004	Other	461 Main St
Walgreens 18409	Other	335 Alfred St
Walmart SUPERCENTER 2153	Super Store	50 Boulder Way

Post Offices in Saco

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
U.S. Post Office	225 Main Street

Treatment Centers in Saco

24 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alternative Wellness Services	Both	207-494-8010
Alternative Wellness Services	Both	207-494-8010
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
Everest Recovery Centers Maine LLC	Substance Abuse	207-300-2471
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
Maine Behavioral Healthcare - Sherry Sabo Center	Both	207-282-1500
Milestone Recovery	Substance Abuse	207-775-4790
Milestone Recovery - Extended Care	Substance Abuse	207-934-5231
NFI North Inc - Beacon House	Mental Health	207-727-5900
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
Volunteers of America Northern New Eng - Beach St House	Mental Health	207-373-1140
Volunteers of America Northern New Eng - IRT South	Mental Health	207-373-1140

DOL Wage Violations in Saco

10 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $151,184 in back wages owed to 87 employees.

Violations

$151,184

Back Wages Owed

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
Qaisi Home Care	—	—	04072	—	1	$68,272	$2,438	28
The Deli & Company	—	—	4072	—	1	$53,024	$8,837	6
Counseling Services, Inc.	—	—	04072	—	1	$17,948	$1,056	17
C. P. Technologies	—	—	04072	—	1	$8,328	$1,666	5
Sweetser	—	—	04072	—	1	$1,508	$116	13
C. P. Technologies (SC Branch)	—	—	04072	—	1	$1,144	$572	2
G, M. Pollack & Sons	—	—	04072	—	1	$725	$725	1
OTTO Pizza	—	—	04072	—	1	$93	$8	12
Domestiks Cleaning Services	—	—	04072	—	1	$90	$45	2
Sarge's Tailgate Grille	—	—	04072	—	1	$52	$52	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saco

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOODWINS MILLS	498 GOODWINS MILLS RD
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL	PO BOX 213
ENLIGHTENMENT TRANSMISSION FOUNDATION	26 WEYMOUTH ST
GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH	271 MAIN ST
GREATER PORTLAND CHURCH PLANT	3 FOSS RD
HOPE SQUAD MAINE	PO BOX 7454
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH	4 ROSEWOOD DR
NEW ENGLAND BAPTIST COUNCIL	PO BOX 7338
NEW JERUSALEM	121 NORTH ST
NEW TESTAMENT BAPTIST CHURCH	107 MAIN ST
SEACOAST CHAPEL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD	228 BUXTON RD
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH	403 MAIN ST
UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH	318 MAIN ST
YWAM-PV INC	26 MAST HILL RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saco

What is the population of Saco?

Saco has a population of 20,636 residents and is located in Maine. The population density is 535 people per square mile, spread across 52.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

Is Saco expensive to live in?

Saco 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 $84,328, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $370,300 (31% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saco safe?

Saco is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 105 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,507 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Saco receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Saco?

Saco 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 Saco?

The job market in Saco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,189. There are 8,870 business establishments in the area, including 801 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 15.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saco?

The median home value in Saco is $370,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $510,683. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. Fair market rent is $1,186 for a 1-bedroom and $1,497 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 69.9%. The average annual property tax is $6,071.

How are the schools in Saco?

Schools in Saco score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 40.5% of adults in Saco hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. 16.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Saco?

The obesity rate in Saco is 32.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 12.7% of adults are smokers. 18.6% are physically inactive. 26.7% of residents report depression. 7.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 74.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,480.

What is transportation like in Saco?

The average commute in Saco is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saco?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saco is 86.8% White, 2.9% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 90% of residents speak only English at home, while 10% speak Spanish. 6.2% of the population are military veterans. 13.4% of residents have a disability. 96.4% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Old Orchard Beach, ME 9,150 pop · 3.2 mi Dunstan, ME 1,916 pop · 3.3 mi Oak Hill, ME 5,365 pop · 6.2 mi Biddeford, ME 22,463 pop · 6.3 mi South Portland, ME 26,780 pop · 9.8 mi West Kennebunk, ME 1,367 pop · 11.3 mi Gorham, ME 7,365 pop · 11.4 mi Kennebunkport, ME 1,450 pop · 11.6 mi Kennebunk, ME 6,008 pop · 11.7 mi Westbrook, ME 20,484 pop · 12.9 mi Portland, ME 68,505 pop · 13.8 mi South Windham, ME 1,047 pop · 14.6 mi Falmouth, ME 1,447 pop · 16.1 mi Falmouth Foreside, ME 2,148 pop · 17.4 mi

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Economy 13/13

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Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

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