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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Olivia

Quick question about South Portland

Hey folks, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $405,800, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -South Portland sits at 186.9 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Robert Foster

Best industries in South Portland right now

We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $405,800, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,648 for rent here. Median household income is $84,563, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -South Portland sits at 186.9 per 100K. Ren...

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Camila B.

Cheapest neighborhoods in South Portland?

So, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $405,800, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies...

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Isabella Turner

Career opportunities in South Portland, ME

Anyone else feel this way? I work in legal and Rent is about $1,648/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $405,800, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? TIA! The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some get...

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Lydia Sanchez

Commute times in South Portland -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,780 people. You can expect to pay around $1,648 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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aiden_guy

Weekend activities in South Portland?

OK so I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $405,800, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,780 people. Household incomes average around $84,563 in South Portland. I'd say it's better for families th...

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Isabella Turner

Relocating to South Portland, ME -pros and cons?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People h...

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aiden_guy

Is South Portland worth it salary-wise?

Hey everyone, I work in hospitality and Household incomes average around $84,563 in South Portland. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading.

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Scott W.

Healthcare options in South Portland?

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 26,780, South Portland is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has inv...

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Hazel

Day-to-day life in South Portland, ME

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $84,563, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 26,780, South Portland is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spo...

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Joseph M.

Best apartments in South Portland under ?

Alright, Homes are going for about $405,800 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Isabella Baker

Just moved to South Portland, any tips?

Alright, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,780 people. With a population of 26,780, South Portland is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $84,563 in South Portland. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work hones...

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Lucy A.

First time home buyer in South Portland

Random thought, With a population of 26,780, South Portland is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it...

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Isabella Turner

What's it really like living in South Portland?

OK so I'm a remote worker and With a population of 26,780, South Portland is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Landon Hernandez

Working remotely from South Portland

First post here. I work in real estate and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,780 people. Household incomes average around $84,563 in South Portland. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outd...

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aiden_guy

Why I chose South Portland over bigger cities

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 26,780, South Portland is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $84,563 in South Portland. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most fami...

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