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South Portland, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
26,780
Population
2,222/sq mi density
$84,563
Median Income
$49,719 per capita
$405,800
Home Value
$501,480 Zillow
$1,648
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
2,192 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,563 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$405,800 home value, $1,648/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$405,800
44% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,648/mo
42% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
12,407
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$405,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$501,480
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median List Price
$442,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.3%
Owner-Occupied
39.7%
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:
$1,648/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,350/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
33 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
21
Price Drops
17.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$366
Active Inventory
29
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $405,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $501,480 |
| Median Sale Price | $460,000 |
| Median List Price | $442,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $366 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,648 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,350 |
| 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 | 33 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.2% |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Active Inventory | 29 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $366 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,407 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |