Scarborough, ME

Living in Scarborough

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 2
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 48
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Schools 64
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Residents

20k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
55% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate23%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$95k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office26%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$368k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene63%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas11%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Scarborough

United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
Cumberland County16

Property Crime in Scarborough

United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
Cumberland County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 3 18
Feb 23 3 15
Mar 32 4 13
Apr 44 5 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 2
Dec 27 4 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scarborough

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding35
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Scarborough, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Scarborough, ME

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Aucocisco School
5 miles, NE
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Waynflete School
6 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Scarborough, ME

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Maine College of Art
7 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Scarborough, ME

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Maine Medical Center
6 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Scarborough, ME

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Manchester Airport
71 miles, SW