Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
Living in the Portland Metro Area
Bikeability
39
Walkability
51
Commute
55
Public Transit
32
Affordability
49
Public Safety
85
Airports
34
Hospitals
75
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
48
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
4 miles, E
Breakwater School
5 miles, E
The Maine Girls Academy
7 miles, E
St Brigid School
7 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
University of Southern Maine
7 miles, E
Maine College of Art
8 miles, E
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
13 miles, N
University of New England
13 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
Spring Harbor Hospital
4 miles, E
Maine Medical Center
7 miles, E
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
8 miles, E
Southern Maine Health Care
13 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Portland-South Portland Metro Area, ME
Portland International Jetport
6 miles, E
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
45 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
71 miles, SW