At a Glance
Median Income
$84,563
$49,719 per capita
Home Value
$405,800
Zillow: $501,480
Median Rent
$1,648/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
187/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.3%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How South Portland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Portland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Portland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Portland residents earn a median household income of $84,563 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,719. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Portland is $405,800 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $501,480. Median rent is $1,648/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
South Portland reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.3% of adults in South Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Portland has 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population26,780
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,222/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,563
Per Capita$49,719
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
B+
Home Value$405,800
Rent$1,648
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$501,480
Housing Units12,407
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent187/100K
Property2,192/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary152/100K
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation61 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute18 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in South Portland was built in 1959.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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