Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME

Living in the Portland Metro Area

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 51
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 56
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Schools 48
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Residents

532k Population +19k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$263k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$954 Median Monthly Rent +$192 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene60%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Portland Metro Area

United States45
Maine15

Property Crime in the Portland Metro Area

United States48
Maine27

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 3 19
Feb 23 3 15
Mar 32 4 13
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 5 3
Dec 27 4 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Portland Metro Area

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding37
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME

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Breakwater School
5 miles, E
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St Brigid School
7 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME

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Airports

Airports near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME

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Manchester Airport
71 miles, SW